Mbandaka, august 5th, 2026 (CPA).- Several people have been reported missing following a boat capsizing in Ingende, in the Province of Equateur , in the north-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has learnt the CPA on Wednesday from a river transport source.
“According to the information received, a boat, the HB Izo Izo, travelling from the territory of Monkoto in the province of Tshuapa, has capsized in the village of Imbonga, in the territory of Ingende, located 200 kilometres from Mbandaka, during the night of Monday to Tuesday. Several people would be reportedly missing”, has declared the commissioner of Mbandaka river , Bienvenue Liloku. He has added that “this boat has capsized, leaving only the roof visible, following a violent gust of wind according to witnesses”. No official report has been released as yet. The situation will be clarified as investigations continue.