Military officer kills 13, including his wife, for unapproved burial of son

Congo: A military officer killed 13 people, including his wife, for burying their son without permission.

According to the international media, the incident occurred in the Province of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The son of the military officer died due to natural causes. He was posted in another region and left home when his son died.

However, before his arrival, his family had already buried his son.

After reaching home and witnessing the situation, the officer became agitated and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of his wife and nine other children, among a total of 13 victims.

The police promptly arrested the military officer in connection with the tragic incident.

The motive behind this gruesome act remains under investigation