EACRF foils attack by armed group in east DR Congo’s Kibumba

Troops of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Wednesday foiled an attack by a suspected local armed group in Kibumba, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

"The armed men fired several rounds in the area prompting Quick Reaction Force to respond, successfully repulsing them and containing the situation," EACRF wrote on its social media accounts.

The regional force added that the gunmen "obviously intended to commit atrocities in Kibumba", in Nyiragongo territory, North Kivu in eastern DRC.ADVERTISEMENT
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EACRF foils attack by armed group in east DR Congo’s Kibumba
THURSDAY APRIL 13 2023

EACRF troops deployed in Kibumba
EACRF troops deployed in Kibumba, eastern DR Congo speak with locals on April 12, 2023 after the regional force thwarted an attack by an armed group in their area. PHOTO | COURTESY | EACRF

Summary
The regional force added that the gunmen "obviously intended to commit atrocities in Kibumba".
It was not immediately established which armed group launched the attack.
Several armed groups operate in North Kivu, including local and foreign groups.
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Troops of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Wednesday foiled an attack by a suspected local armed group in Kibumba, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

"The armed men fired several rounds in the area prompting Quick Reaction Force to respond, successfully repulsing them and containing the situation," EACRF wrote on its social media accounts.

The regional force added that the gunmen "obviously intended to commit atrocities in Kibumba", in Nyiragongo territory, North Kivu in eastern DRC.

Since the attack, EACRF said patrols in the area have been stepped up to prevent any further threats, so that the local population can go about their business normally.

Protect citizens
"The EACRF continues to protect the livelihoods of citizens in the areas they occupy and urges the local population to return to their homes," the statement said.