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My Family Has Been Attacked In Their Home
I have just spoken to my father, Silvestre, also a Ranger here in Virunga. He lives with my mother and my little sisters in the town of Rutshuru, about 30 mins north of Rumangabo. Armed bandits just came into the house and stole everything - mattresses, clothes, food, kitchen utensils. Absolutely everything.
The neighbors also got attacked. But the worst thing is that the attackers beat up my mother and she is now in hospital in Rutshuru. I will be going tomorrow morning to see how they are doing.
Unfortunately we live in a country where armed bandits get away with mugging and robbing and terrorizing innocent people. It makes me very sad. I will let you know soon how my family is doing.
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14 Responses to “My Family Has Been Attacked In Their Home”
Innocent, I am so sorry and saddend to hear this news. Your poor Mother and family. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. It just makes me so angry, that these thugs will probably never be caught. If they are caught, I hope they get the maximum punishment. I hope your Mother is able to make a full recovery. Lisa
Hi Innocent, I have just read your message. These evênements are sad.
I hope that your mother will be able to be restored quickly. For the flights made on furniture… that can be replaced… But it is certain these gangsters deserve to be punished. My friendships and my wishes of cure to your mom. A good amity from France.
Innocent, I am so sorry to hear about your family, I send them and you my best wishes and I hope that these psychopaths get caught and duly punished.
Innocent, I am deeply saddened by your news. I hope everyone is OK, especially your mom. Do they have any leads on who might have committed these awful crimes?
I hope they are caught and rightfully punished. Please send my good wishes for a speedy recovery to your mother and family.
Innocent, I’m sorry and horrified to hear that your family was attacked. Please extend my best wishes to your mother for a speedy recovery. Do you think this was a random attack, or was your family targeted because your father is also a ranger? Please be safe and take care of your family.
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Innocent, I’m am so very sorry to hear that your familly has suffered such a terrible attack. I hope your mother is faring well, please tell her I wish her a speedy recovery from her injuries. All the best to you and your family, Iris
Innocent, I am sorry for what has happened to your family, I hope your mother gets better soon, and please let us know if you need help with the medical costs.
Dear Innocent, I am sorry to hear about these senseless invasions and attacks on your family. Best wishes to your mother for a rapid recovery. Please update us on how she’s doing when you can and take care.
I am so sorry to hear the news! Please know that your family is in my prayers. ~Robin
OAKLAND , CA HAD OVER A HUNDRED MURDERS THIS YEAR ALONE, AND 99% IS NEGRO ON NEGRO, I BELIEVE IT’S THEIR VERY LOW SELF-ESTEEM !!!!!
This is not a forum for racist comments Terry Lee. Please keep your ignorant thoughts to yourself.
Innocent, please know that there are people in the world who care about what is going on in Congo and the terrible things that families such as yours are going through. The rangers are so important in protecting the last remaining gorillas and it is a courageous job. Your family and country are in my thoughts.
Our prayers & hopes are with you dear people.
We send mighty angels to watch over you & protect your families.
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