Crime
UPDF and FARDC neutralize ADF terrorists, rescue 8 hostages in Eastern DRC
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) conducted a successful joint operation against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), resulting in the elimination of three terrorists and the rescue of five children and three women.
The incident occurred on Saturday, January 20, 2024. According to Major Bilal Katamba, the Public Information Officer at UPDF Mountain Division/Operation Shujaa, the operation took place on the West bank of River Lunah, in Matunguru Valley, North East of Maitatu, Irumu territory, Ituri Province in Eastern DRC. The rescued women informed UPDF soldiers that they had been abducted by the ADF during a rebel ambush on a bus traveling from Kamanda to Beni, which occurred at Ndalya on November 5, 2021. They had been held captive since then. In addition to the successful rescue, the joint forces recovered an RPG bomb and medicines used by the rebels during the operation.“The joint forces continue to pursue the remaining rebels who are on the run, having been ousted from Mwalika Valley late last year. The ADF, an affiliate of ISIS, has committed numerous atrocities against civilians in Eastern DRC and Uganda,” stated Major Katamba.
