Gilbert Pongo
(1927-1961)
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Gilbert-Pierre Pongo (22 April 1927 – 20 February 1961) was a Congolese politician and intelligence officer who briefly served as an inspector of the Sûreté Nationale of the fledgling Democratic Republic of the Congo and as a communications liaison. He oversaw the capture of deposed Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in 1960. His role in the affair led to his execution by Lumumba's supporters in February 1961. He was also known for being the father of Congolese singer M'Pongo Love.
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22 April 1927 Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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20 February 1961 (aged 33) Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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