UPDF, FARDC Capture Suspected ADF Commander
The joint Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), have captured one of the commanders of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group.
Al Iraq Anywari, alias AA who is an expert in improvised explosive devices (IEDs), was captured during an operation on Saturday in Ituri province in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
In a statement released on Sunday, Maj. Bilal Katamba, the Public Information Officer for the UPDF Mountain Division/Operation Shujaa said they also recovered one sub-machine gun (SMG) with 45 rounds of ammunition and an assortment of improvised explosive device (IED) making materials.
At least 25 houses have been destroyed and crops damaged in the Okisiran parish of Palisa district, following a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds.
The affected areas include Manga, Okisiran central, and Opadoi villages.
According to Emmanuel Okello, the area councilor for Okisiran, the storm lasted for nearly two hours and caused significant damage to homes and crops.
Okello has urged the district’s disaster preparedness committee to provide aid to the affected families.
