Recent operations conducted jointly by the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and the Ugandan Army (UPDF) have resulted in the neutralization of two leaders of the ADF armed group, sparking a wave of relief and hope among the populations of North Kivu. This announcement, made on Thursday, October 17 by the spokesperson for the FARDC’s Sokola 1 Grand Nord operational sector, Colonel Mak Hazukay, marks a significant step forward in the fight against this militia responsible for numerous atrocities in the region.
The two commanders, Mzee Mussa and Djaffar, alias Muhadari, have been identified as the key players in organizing the incursions and supplying ADF fighters. Their neutralization represents a major blow to this militia and demonstrates the effectiveness of cooperation between Congolese and Ugandan forces.
The FARDC-UPDF coalition operations have intensified in the Bapere sector, demonstrating the authorities’ determination to relentlessly track down armed groups active in the region. The clashes that led to the neutralization of the two leaders underline the firmness of the security forces in the face of the enemy and strengthen the confidence of the local populations in the efforts deployed to ensure their security.
This new victory on the ground underlines the importance of regional and international collaboration in the fight against armed groups in the DRC. It also confirms the determination of the Congolese authorities to put an end to the harmful activities of the ADF and to restore peace and stability in the region.
In conclusion, the neutralization of these two ADF leaders represents a significant step forward in the fight against insecurity in North Kivu. It demonstrates the commitment of the security forces to protect the populations and eradicate the armed groups that are sowing terror in the region. This victory is a strong signal to criminals and a glimmer of hope for a safer future for the people of the DRC.