Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) claim to have captured,during military operations between June 16 and 17, 2020, at least 15 CODECO militiamen and recovered 5 weapons of the AK-47 type, in Djugu.
"On the Rity-Wari axis, the army has inflicted a huge loss on the enemy side. After exchanging fire, the army legitimately neutralized 15 militias and 5 AK-47 weapons recovered during the Zaruba ya Ituri 2 operations. There were 3 wounded on the FARDC side " as indicated by the spokesperson of FARDC
In the Pkandroma region, in the Djugu territory, clashes took place during the night Tuesday to Wednesday, June 17, the FARDC and PNC elements on patrol against the Cooperative Militia for the Development of Congo (CODECO).
"A civilian was killed by enemy gunfire and three police officers injured. Currently, the situation is under the control of the regular army, "said Lt. Jules Ngongo.
According to spokesman Ngongo, in Walendu Djatsi, Pitsi, Tatsi, and even on the side of Mahagi territory, the population is beginning to "return" to their place of origin in a "s
In slow way", he announced.
Under the command of General Yav Avoul, the hunt for these militiamen continues normally in Djugu and Mahagi, until "forcing them to lay down their arms," he concluded.
Active since 2017, the armed group of the Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO), is the source of several extreme atrocities, causing a worrying security and humanitarian situation, in the territories of Djugu and Mahagi, in Ituri.
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