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Ranger Shot & Killed by Mai Mai rebels in the early hours of today
I have just had a report from Atamato in Mutsora that Ranger Katambiriki, based in the northern sector at Karuruma (20km north of Ishango), has been shot and killed in a Mai Mai rebel attack in the early hours of today. Another Ranger has been injured, and a rebel was also reportedly killed.
This information is hot off the press and Atamato is on his way to see the Rangers and provide support as I write. He will also call me as soon as he gets more information.
Ranger Kambale Katambiriki - photo taken last month
Ranger Katambiriki had been a dedicated Ranger since 1996. He was 32 years old, married to Kabuo Salambongo, and had 7 children - all under the age of 10. The last child, Chawite, was born earlier on this year.
His murder is a tragedy for his family, the park and his fellow Rangers.
As you know this is the 2nd deadly attack this year by Mai Mai rebels. In January Ranger Safari was murdered, and we are continuing with legal proceedings against the alleged perpetrators of this crime. The attacks happened very close to each other - so we feel confident that they are connected.
I will provide you with more info as soon as I get it.
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24 Responses to “Ranger Shot & Killed by Mai Mai rebels in the early hours of today”
Sending healing/protective energy to them all..I am so sorry….
I am so sorry, what terrible news, I am praying for the safety of the
other rangers & of course the gorillas!!!
Very sad;
Rangers at rumangabo station we are very sory for this accident and for his own familly
Terrible, terrible news. I was just looking at his file. His wife is 36, same age as me. Now she has all those kids to support on her own.
This is really bad news. I am so sorry and send sincere condolences to the family of Ranger Katambiriki, and hope from my heart that the other Ranger wasn’t badly injured and will get better soon.
Desperately tragic news of Ranger Katambiriki. Another 7 children lose their father. Heartfelt sadness to Kabuo Salambongo.
Everything crossed for the injured ranger.
I am so terribly sorry for this news and send my condolences to Ranger Katambiriki’s family.
My best wishes to all at this time and a speedy recovery to the injured ranger.
So sorry to hear the tragic news. Please pass my heartfelt condolences to Kambale’s family — and please let us know how to make a donation to help defray funeral costs and help his family going forward.
This is very sad news hear. My thoughts go out to his family
This is heartbreaking news. I’m so very sorry. My thoughts are with Ranger Katambiriki’s wife and children at this terrible time.
Sad news indeed. My heart goes out to his wife and children. Ranger Katambiriki’s family and the injured ranger and his family are in my prayers. Please give Mrs. Katambiriki my condolences.
So sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to Ranger Katambiriki’s family.
These are very sad news indeed. Emmanuel, please convey my heartfelt condolences to Ranger Kambale Katambiriki wife, family, friends and colleagues. I hope that the injured ranger is faring well; please let him know that I wish him a speedy recovery. Thank you, Iris
Very sad news indeed. The worst is that we feel totally powerless. While we can help you constructively with your projects, what can we do in cases like this? Financial support for the family will not bring them back ranger Kambale. Are you opening a fund anyway?
This is truly, truly devastating. I cannot put into words the sorrow and anger that I feel.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ranger Katambiriki’s family and friends, the lives of those that will never be the same.
He was a true hero. I gave a little money for his widow and children.
Please pass on my sympathies to Ranger Katambiriki’s family and colleagues.
This new makes me so sad and also angry. After all these years hasn’t the time come for these militas to stop destroying there own communities? My deepest sympathies to ranger’s wife and children.
Thank you for all your support. Robert and jcking - all monies donated via the Emergency Support for Ranger Widows button in the sidebar will go to Ranger Katambiriki’s family in its entirety. Thank you.
C’est terrible comme nouvelle encore une fois au PNVI Nord.Au nom du staff de Gorilla Organization,nous tendons nos mains des pleurs à l’ICCN et spécialement à la famille de feu Kasereka.Gardons toujours courage pour le bonheur de nos ressources et le lendemain sera meilleur nous l’esperons.Que son ame repose en paix. Pole sana.
This is tragic and sad news. People who devote their lives to “helping” better the good things in life; and have integrity and conviction for LIFE are brutally killed with no regard makes me so incredibly sad. This is a terrible tragedy for this Rangers family How many innocent good people need to suffer under the hand of greed and ignorance.
[...] has just emailed me photos of Ranger Katambiriki’s funeral, held the day after he was shot and killed in a Mai Mai attack on 31st May [...]
Which sadness, this news…. Very affected by these évênements I am sad to see that men who want to defend nature and the animals, brave men, are thus assassinated. A thought for its family: Salambongo, and to 7 children to which I address my more sincere condolences.
Sending healing/protective energy to them all..I am so sorry….