Your Support is Crucial in defeating ADF From their strongholds -Lt Gen Muhanga Rallies Congolose for Mwalika Valley Offensive

The Beni territory Chief of works, Mr Muse Kakule said, “There can’t be development without peace, but now with this peace, roads can now be done. We are working on the Beni -Butembo road to facilitate free and easy movements for trade and development. We thank you, UPDF and FARDC for enabling this to happen.”Mr Matara Tembeya, the representative of the Beni territory Chief in Karuruma urged his fellow Congoleese to support the Operation Shujaa to have total peace in their area. “UPDF and FARDC need our support, let us join them, they have done a great job. We must unite and push the terrorists out of our area”Lt Gen Muhanga thanked the Wannanchi for their support that has enabled the joint forces to defeat the ADF in Ituri province especially in the areas of Tchabi, Kainama, Kambi ya Yua, Boga, Malibongo, Zunguluka and Malulu. “We are now focusing on Mwalika valley here, we need your full support to chase the ADF from here.” said Lt. Gen Muhanga.Mwalika valley, once a stronghold of the ADF was used for reception and training of the ADF recruits under the watch of senior ADF commanders Amigo and Mulaalo.

Mulaalo was put out of action by the joint forces early this year while Amigo, has on several attacks survived narrowly. The joint forces have put their main offensive efforts in Mwalika valley to rid the areas of all terrorists.Lt Gen Muhanga, in the company of Maj Gen Dick Olum, the overall Commander Operation Shujaa and FARDC Senior operational commanders in North KivuCol Gilbert Bakavuo, task force commander of Beni, Col Munanga, the joint operations coordinator, Col Makela, sector three commander Col Rizza Ibazza later visited the troops and tactical commanders.

Major Bilal KatambaPublic Information Officer Mountain Division/Operation Shujaa