By Spy Uganda
The ongoing joint operations by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in the general areas of Mwalika Valley were on 10th August, 2023 able to rescue three women and three children and put of of action one Allied Democratic Forces rebel.
The joint forces further recovered 204 rounds of PMK Machine gun, 41 rounds of Sub-Machine Gun and 03 empty magazines.
The joint forces under the command of Maj Chombe are still combing the Valley of Mwalika, North Kivu Province the Eastern DR Congo.
Katamba says arrangements have already been made to evacuate the rescued.
Previously commanded by Lt. Gen. Kayanja Muhanga alongside his Congolese counterpart, Maj. Gen. Bombele Lohola Camille, the operation has registered tremendous successes since its inception, including the capture of the ADF position of Kambi Ya Yua and the destruction of the Tondoli, Belu I and Belu II camps by air and artillery strikes. Also, several ADF fighters have since been captured and ammunition recovered.
