KINSHASA: At least 27 Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels were killed during a military operation launched by the DRC Armed Forces (FARDC) since Wednesday in the village of Walese-vonkutu of the northeastern Ituri province, said Lieutenant Jules Ngongo, spokesman for the FARDC in Ituri.
The Congolese army announced the news on Friday, March 25, 2022.
According to the spokesman, the operation was launched from Wednesday until the morning of Friday, aiming to eradicate the presence of ADF rebels who have been active recently in Ituri.
During the operation, the army retrieved bombs and other ammunition, while conquering three strongholds of the ADF rebels. Military sweep operations are still underway in the area to ensure total stability, the spokesman added.