The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has refuted allegations of killings in Komanda–Eringeti, Democratic Republic of Congo, under Operation Shujaa.
In a statement issued on September 4th, the army clarified that the incident took place in Apakwanga, approximately 40 kilometers north of Komanda in Mambasa territory. During the confrontation with ADF rebels, two Ugandan soldiers lost their lives. The area had previously served as a key stronghold of ADF leader Musa Baluku, which joint UPDF and FARDC forces successfully cleared.
The UPDF explained that the ADF, weakened by joint military pressure, has shifted to launching reprisal attacks in isolated villages in an attempt to intimidate civilians and gain attention.
According to the statement, UPDF–FARDC units carried out a successful strike on two ADF groups, each numbering 10–15 fighters, in Chabi. The operation resulted in the death of three terrorists and the recovery of three guns. Pursuit operations are still underway to track down another splinter group of 15–20 rebels operating around Oicha.
The UPDF reaffirmed its commitment, in partnership with the FARDC, to dismantling ADF terrorist networks, protecting civilians, and ensuring sustainable peace and stability in Eastern DRC.
