The death of the Congolese student continues to shock in Trois-Rivières

The Congolese community, students and relatives of Alexandra Martine Diengo Lumbayi continued to absorb the shock of the death of the 21-year-old student on Wednesday, while the analysis of her body found Tuesday in Trois-Rivières is still in progress. course.

Emotions were still running high Wednesday at theUQTRwhere the deceased studied, and on the banks of Saint-Quentin Island where her body was found. Stuffed animals and flowers were placed on the banks near the marina.

A mass in the presence of relatives of the deceased took place Wednesday evening at Trois-Rivières Cathedral.

The president of the Association of Congolese Students ofUQTRMagloire Bigindi, affirms that Alexandra’s death is difficult to accept for many.

People are shocked by this news because you know, it’s extremely rare for this kind of thing to happen here in Trois-Rivières. So it’s really a shock because we were hoping to find our sister Alexandra, but the reality was different.he said.

at theUQTRit is indicated that resources are still available to support students in need.

Jean-François Hinse, interim director of the communications and alumni relations department at theUQTRconfirms that Alexandra’s death had an impact on campus.

It shocked the community of our international Congolese students, but also our Quebecers. Then we must also not forget all the teaching and non-teaching staffhe said.

Three people have requested help from the university’s psychosocial services so far.

Psychologist Simon Turcotte, who offers his services to students, recalls that reactions to a tragic event can vary.

People may sometimes feel distressed, sometimes angry, sometimes a little empty. A bit neutral, huh? So all of this is entirely possible and completely normal. It’s part of the steps to accepting the newshe said.

A vigil bringing together hundreds of people was held at theUQTR Tuesday evening, in the presence of relatives of the deceased.

The rector of theUQTRChristian Blanchet, also addressed the student community on Tuesday about the disappearance of Alexandra where he appears on the verge of tears.

From Kinshasa to Trois-Rivières

According to our information, Alexandra’s mother went to the Canadian embassy in Kinshasa to take steps to come to Canada as soon as possible.

Magloire Bigindi hopes to chat with her to pay tribute once again to Alexandra. He brings up the idea of ​​a memorial.

The ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Canada also went to Saint-Quentin Island, then to UQTR. He met the rector even though he came on his own initiative.

The tone rose while he was in a meeting with students and he had to leave the room in the company of security agents.

Some members of the Congolese community criticize the ambassador for not having acted quickly enough in the case of Alexandra’s disappearance.

L’UQTR did not wish to comment on the ambassador’s visit and the embassy did not respond to our request for reaction.

Proliferation of disinformation

The coroner is now trying to clarify the circumstances of Alexandra’s death. Questions remain notably unanswered as to whether his body bears traces of violence, according to the Trois-Rivières police.

The police are warning the population about the bad information circulating to this effect on the web.

Among the false information circulating, the police indicate that the body was not found wrapped as some people reported on social networks.

The test resultsADN for the shoe found on the island are not yet known.

Trois-Rivières police spokesperson Luc Mongrain indicates that police officers have had to adapt their practices due to cultural differences and social networks.

The police were bombarded with dozens of messages on their Facebook page. Around 1,000 people have subscribed to his Facebook page over the past week.