Two days ago, Joint Intelligence Forces verified another infiltration by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), resulting in attacks and fatalities among Ugandans. Col. Deo Akiiki, Deputy Defence Spokesperson, disclosed that the group, likely led by notorious ADF commander Ahamed Muhamood Hasssan (also known as Abu Waqas), includes individuals such as Muhammed Issa, Amigo Kibirige (aka Simba), Muhamad Lumisa, and Nasser Hamid Diiru.
“The group was destroyed and operations have further scattered the ADF elements into the jungles of DRC.”
“These revenge acts of terrorism were occasioned by sustained joint operations of UPDF and FARDC (Armed Forces of the DRC) under Operation Shujaa and strategic airstrikes unleashed to ADF and their hideouts in areas of in Eastern DRC in general areas of Irumu, Mambasa and later in Komanda about 146 Kms from our common border with DRC.” he added.
In October 2023, ten ADF terrorists, under the command of Kamusi and Njovu, infiltrated through Kasese district, perpetrating various atrocities, including attacks on tourists and students at Lhubiriha Secondary School. UPDF reported the group’s subsequent activities in Kamwenge district, where Kamusi was killed, and Njovu was captured and is now undergoing trial.
Col. Akiiki stated that joint operations of UPDF and FARDC under Operation Shujaa, along with strategic airstrikes, have disrupted ADF activities in Eastern DRC. Despite this, he assured Ugandans of heightened security measures.
He emphasized that ADF’s retaliatory actions stemmed from their weakened state in DRC’s Kamanda region, prompting them to target civilians far from the joint operation zones. Warning of potential urban attacks, Col. Akiiki urged vigilance and cooperation from the public in identifying and reporting suspicious activities to mitigate ADF threats.
“The public is therefore informed that ADF still harbors the intention of sending terror groups in Uganda especially urban areas, places of worship, schools and public gatherings to cause mayhem.”
”We call upon all citizens to be vigilant, identify and report any suspicious individuals or packages to avoid being victims of ADF terror as we catch up with this group.”
