By our reporter.
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in a joint operation yesterday (8 September) rescued five women and five children from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist group in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
In the ongoing operation code-named “Operation Shujaa,” the forces successfully rescued the women and children after a confrontation with ADF terrorists at River Asefu in North Kivu province.
During the firefight, two women were injured and were airlifted to Muhoti Military Barracks for specialized medical care. The malnourished children are also receiving medical attention from the UPDF medical team.
Among those rescued is 32-year-old Atukwase Katushabe Jamilah, who was lured into rebel activities in 2008 from Nabweru Division, Wakiso district. Jamilah was forcibly married to multiple ADF commanders and was reunited with her 6-year-old daughter, Rahima, during the rescue.
According to Major Bilal Katamba
the Public Information Officer
UPDF Mountain Division/Operation Shujaa joint forces the operation will continue to pursue the scattered ADF terrorists, who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State of Central Africa Province (ISCAP), an affiliate of ISIS.
