“Men dressed in DRC military uniforms arrived without any legal documentation authorizing a search, disrupting the security of those living in the home. The Kabila family condemns this abuse of power and the unlawful actions that were carried out,” Shemisi said.

Upon arrival at the property in Limete, which includes an industrial zone, the soldiers clashed verbally with the occupants, who demanded that they show an official warrant permitting entry but none was produced.

The soldiers claimed that two Jeep Defender vehicles parked at the residence were evidence of a plot to undermine state institutions. The occupants, however, responded that the vehicles were only used for civilian purposes.

Shemisi explained that the soldiers initially arrested an accountant who works at the residence, but he was later released. Authorities stated the investigation would continue the next day.

By 2 a.m., the soldiers were still inside the residence. The Kabila family spokesperson accused them of trespassing, saying they opened multiple parts of the house and disturbed the residents’ peace, even though there was no indication of any criminal activity being planned there.

The DRC government has long accused Kabila of collaborating with the AFC coalition, which includes the M23 armed group currently fighting government forces in North and South Kivu provinces.

In March 2025, Kabila, who is in exile in Zimbabwe, denied any connection with the AFC/M23. “If I were truly collaborating with them, this war would have escalated to another level,” he said.

Kabila, who led the DRC from 2001 to 2019, recently announced plans to return to his country via its eastern region. However, it remains unclear whether he intends to return as an ordinary citizen.

Military intelligence officers of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) raided one of the homes of former President Joseph Kabila, located in the capital city, Kinshasa.