On the night of August 23rd (Friday), approximately 30 armed young gang members in Port-Gentil were involved in a large-scale illegal incident including assaults and robberies against passersby.
- According to reports, the 30 young people arrested are part of two rival gangs in Port-Gentil. They committed indiscriminate robberies and other illegal acts to show their power against each other.
- In response to this incident, the Gabonese government has announced a crackdown on illegal activities in Port-Gentil. They are also demonstrating a strong stance by pursuing parental responsibility in the case of juvenile offenders.
- It is expected that many young members of other gangs who avoided arrest may flee to the capital or other regional cities, raising concerns about deteriorating security not only in Port-Gentil but also in other cities.
- Travelers are advised to continue checking the security of their homes and to avoid dangerous areas. Please strengthen your personal security measures.
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