An army statement said the rebels were killed after fierce fighting on Monday in the jungles of DR Congo.

The army said 40 abductees, mostly women and children were also rescued from the terrorists.

Below is the full statement by the army.

OPERATION SHUJAA JOINT FORCES RESCUE  40 RECOVERS 9 GUNS

24 September 2024

The joint operation between uganda people’s defence forces UPDF and the armed forces of the congleese army (FARDC)  more known as ‘

operation shujaa ‘against the terrorists allied democratic forces (ADF)  currently on going in Eastern democratic Republic of Congo yesterday rescued  40 people mostly women and children from the ADF after a fierce fighting in   Biakato, Mambasa territory , 67 km north west of Beni in ituri provinces. 

The fighting that took place yesterday also 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.

The joint forces also put out of action 27 ADF terrorists in the fight and injured several. 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.

The UPDF operation shujaa commander flew to Biakato to bring out the rescued, congratulate and morale boost the troops for the job so far well done. Gen Otto recieved an overwhelming welcome from the people of Biakato who applauded the joint forces for saving the Wannaichi.

19 of the rescued are Ugandans from different parts of Uganda including Kyazanga, Mayuge, Nyanama, Magamaga and other areas.

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.

Major Bilal Katamba UPDF Mountain Division and operation shujaa

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Col. Deo Akiiki, the army spokesperson, confirmed the developments.

“H:E the president has appointed Maj Gen Richard Otto the New Commander of Mountain Division and therefore Comdr Operation Shuuja, Maj. Gen. Dick Olum heads to South Sudan Stabilisation Mechanism where Maj. Gen. Otto has been representing Uganda,” Akiiki said.

“We congratulate the two Generals upon their new assignments and wish them good luck.”

The changes come hardly a week the Chief of Defense Forces held a meeting with UPDF leaders together Congolese counterparts in the DRC.

However, the details of the meeting remain unknown to the public.

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