The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in its joint operation with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) received two ADF fighters after surrendering.
Maj Umar Katamba the Shujja Operations Spokesperson said two fighters reported to the UPDF 3rd battalion headquarters at Kasindi, North Kivu yesterday.
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In a related development, Maj Katamba said two terrorists of the ADF were put out of action on 6th August 2023, by the joint forces under Makindye battalion.
“This was after the joint forces got in contact with the ADF in Mwalika valley and two sub machine guns, 15 rounds of ammunition, and a walkie talkie were recoverd,” Maj Katamba said.
UPDF said on Sunday’s fight with the ADF, seven abductees were rescued from the ADF and are currently at the joint forces sector headquarters awaiting evacuation and subsequent rehabilitation process. “The joint forces, wish to encourage all ADF rebels who would wish to surrender to the joint forces to use earliest opportunity and report to any joint forces operating within their victims,” Maj Katamba said.