Operation Shujaa: UPDF, FARDC Kill 2 ADF Rebels and Rescue 7 Abductees

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. 

According to Major Bilal Katamba, Public Information Officer Mountain Division/Operation Shujaa, two fighters reported to the UPDF 3rd battalion headquarters at Kasindi, North Kivu yesterday August 6, 2023.

In a related development, he revealed that two terrorists of the ADF were put out of action on August 6, 2023, by the joint forces under Makindye battalion. 

This was after the joint forces got in contact with the ADF in Mwalika valley.

Two sub machine guns, 15 rounds of ammunition, and a walkie talkie were recovered.

In the same 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.

Maj Katamba called on 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 vicinity.