Half a Year After the Cetinje Massacre: No Answers, No Justice, No Accountability!
Six months have passed since the horrific massacre in Cetinje, where Aco Martinović, armed with illegal weapons, killed 13 people and injured three more before taking his own life. Despite the tragedy shaking Montenegro, answers to key questions remain elusive, and justice is nowhere in sight.
An Investigation That Yields No Answers
The Cetinje Prosecutor’s Office opened a case based on the Ministry of Internal Affairs report, but it remains unclear whether there were any police failures. The police held Martinović under siege for six hours but failed to prevent the bloodbath. Police Director Lazar Šćepanović claims the massacre was unpredictable and that the police could not act proactively.
The investigation has not revealed how Martinović obtained the weapons, although it is known he had previous legal issues due to illegal possession. The prosecution states there is no basis for criminal charges against others, but many questions remain unanswered.
Protests and Pressure – To No Avail
Following the massacre, protests and road blockades were organized by students and citizens demanding the dismissal of security sector leaders due to police failures. However, the government refused to meet these demands, and the protests were suppressed and discredited as politically motivated.
Political Games and the Fight for Police Control
The reappointment of Lazar Šćepanović as acting police director sparked conflicts within the government. Former police director Zoran Brđanin was repeatedly dismissed and reinstated, while the current government strives to consolidate control over the security sector. Political factions use the police as a tool to settle scores with opponents.
Corruption, Crime, and Political Connections
Despite claims of fighting organized crime and corruption, many cases remain unresolved or are covered up. Individuals linked to criminal groups and politicians continue to operate with near impunity. Connections to powerful construction companies and influences from neighboring countries are also mentioned.
The Cetinje Massacre Is Not Just a Tragedy – It’s a Mirror of the System!
This case exposes deep problems in Montenegro’s judiciary, police, and politics. Lack of transparency, irresponsibility, and political manipulation mean that victims’ families and citizens are left without justice. While authorities bicker and fight for power, truth and justice remain on hold.
If you think this is just another sad story, think again. This is a wake-up call – a system that does not protect its citizens is a system that is its own enemy. What do you think? Will there ever be accountability? Or will we keep watching justice slip away in the fog of political games? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just say “what’s happening to us?” – because this is not the end, it’s just the beginning of the conversation!
