UPDF soldiers kill ADF middle commander

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Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) soldiers deployed in DRC under Operation Shujaa have killed an Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) middle commander, whom they identified as Jebulire, and two others in Mwalika Valley in Congo.

According to the UPDF deputy spokesperson, Lt. Col. Deo Akiiki, guns have also been recovered from the terrorists.

He adds that a woman from Rwashamire in Ntungamo district and three of her children have also been rescued.

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Akiiki said in a brief statement to our news reporters that
“Our troops in Operation Shujaa yesterday put out of action the ADF middle commander only known as Jebulire and two others in Mwalika Valley. A young woman from Rwashamire Ntungamo and three children were rescued, and four guns were recovered. We commend our troops in the effort to decimate ADF terrorists.”.

In addition, The development comes a week after the ADF rebels allegedly attacked a school in Mpondwe, Kasese district, killing 42 people, including 37 students.

While presenting a statement on the attack on Lhubiriha Mpondwe secondary school yesterday, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Vicent Ssempijja, said the ADF rebels are a weak force that they have managed to decimate.

In conclusion, we take this pleasure to thank the Uganda People’s Defence Force for promoting peace and security in Kasese.🙏🙏

written by @enock katamba

enock katamba

Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.