location: Tshimbulu
notes: 9 people were killed in Tshimbulu in an attack by a new militia created by Kamwina Nsapu, the chief of the territory of Dibaya. The attack started with an assault on the residence of the chief of police, where his bodyguard was killed. They then set fire to the police headquarters, the CENI office, the mayors house and other buildings, before killing 4 police offices and wounding 2 others. 4 militiamen were also killed during the incident. The militia was allegedly created to rid Kasai-Central of law enforcement personnel who harass the population.
target_text: location: Tshimbulu, fatalities: 9