Eastern DRC|The joint forces from Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the armed forces of the congleese army (FARDC) have rescued 40 hostages, including women and children, from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to the UPDF Mountain Division/Operation Shujaa spokesperson Major Bilal Katamba, the operation was conducted yesterday in Biakato, Mambasa territory, 67 km northwest of Beni in Ituri provinces.
“The fighting saw the joint forces recover 9 guns including 08 sub machine guns (SMGs) and 01 PKM, 06 walk talkies, several rounds of ammunition, Magazines and other items including human drugs.” Said Major Bilal
recovered weapons from the Allied Defence Forces (ADF) being displayed by the joint forces
He’s also highlighted that the joint forces managed to kill 27 ADF Terrorists during the fighting, leaving several others with injuries.”One soldier from the joint forces was injured in the leg.The injured soldier together with the rescued women and children were flown to UPDF Muhote hospital for medical attention.” He clarified
“19 of the rescued are Ugandans from different parts of Uganda including Kyazanga, Mayuge, Nyanama, Magamaga and other areas.” Major Bilal further stated
Hostages including children who were rescued from the hands of the terrorists
Gen. Otto, UPDF Operation Shujaa commander, flew to Biakato to congratulate and boost the morale of the troops. He received a hero’s welcome from the local population, grateful for the rescue of the hostages, including 19 Ugandans from various parts of the country.
The hunt for the terrorists linked to ISIS and affiliated to the Islamic state of central Africa province (ISCAP) continues as the joint forces seek to completely deal a final blow to the ADF which has been causing mayhem to the population.
