Hundreds of heavily armed Lendu militants fighting under CODECO – the Cooperative for Development of the Congo this week attacked a UPDF Battle Group stationed in Fataki, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for two consecutive days in an attempt to dislodge it and failed. The militias attacked the UPDF blocking force on Wednesday and…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel have been urged to maintain vigilance and adhere to preventive measures as the Mpox outbreak intensifies. Col Dr Henry Kyobe, Incident Commander at the Ministry of Health, issued this call during a briefing at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District, underscoring the…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, visited the joint forces operating in Eastern DRC on Thursday. The joint operation forces, known as Operation Shujaa, comprise the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).…
The people of West Nile convened at Bondo Military Barracks in Arua District to join Major General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, for a thanksgiving ceremony that united dignitaries, religious leaders, and community members. Organised by Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Bainomugisha, Commander of the 409 Infantry Brigade,…
In a well-coordinated operation today, joint security forces recovered 28 cattle stolen from Panyangara Sub-county in Kotido District. The forces also seized a firearm, a SAR 17373 with one live round of ammunition, and neutralised a rustler following an exchange of fire with Turkana herdsmen in Kotein. The cattle had been stolen the previous…
Major General Don Nabasa, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, has called for intensified efforts from intelligence officers to secure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. Maj Gen Nabasa made the remarks during a handover ceremony at Moroto Army Barracks, where Lieutenant Colonel Jean Rukira officially took over the role…
Maj Gen Richard Otto, Commander of Operation Shujaa, has assured both Ugandans and Congolese of enhanced security throughout the festive season, covering Christmas and New Year. During a recent tour of the operation’s area, Maj Gen Otto reaffirmed the commitment of the joint Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic…
A Karamojong cattle rustler was shot dead early on Tuesday while attempting to steal livestock in Lodwar Sub-county, Kitgum District. The incident took place at around 1:00 a.m. when two rustlers raided Karayo Parish in Kitenyi Sub-county and stole cattle. Acting on intelligence, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 77 Battalion had set…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battlegroup 39 (BG XXXIX), deployed under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has been recognised for its dedicated service through medals and certificates presented during a ceremony in Mogadishu. ATMIS Force Commander Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, who presided over the event, commended the battlegroup for its…
Major General Don Nabasa, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, has urged military leaders to prioritise security and peacebuilding in Karamoja as essential drivers of socio-economic development. “I urge you, commanders, to maintain security and create peace as an enabler towards achieving socio-economic transformation,” Maj Gen Nabasa stated. His call…