Gunmen attack Congo hospital treating Ebola patients over relatives’ bodies

Naijaonpoint_ng | 26-05-2026 11:57am |

A group of armed individuals attacked the Mongbwalu General Hospital in Congo on Sunday evening, where Ebola patients were being treated. The assailants opened fire, prompting hospital staff to evacuate patients amid the chaos. The motive behind the attack appears to be related to the retrieval of bodies of deceased relatives, although details regarding any injuries sustained during the incident have not been confirmed. Dr. Richard Lokudu, a medical professional at the facility, has been involved in addressing the situation as it unfolds.

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