On Wednesday 24 September, clashes were reported between FARDC and ADF in Mayangose, an agglomeration located in the Virunga park, roughly 20 Kilometers away from North-East of the city of Beni. According to the interim Spokesperson of the Sokola 1 operations, Lieutenant Mak Hazukay, FARDC elite units has been conducting search and comb operations in the area, with a view to flushing out the rebels.

The clashes started at around 15 hours. According to the local sources, several gunshots with heavy and automatic weapons were heard in the zone. The sources indicate that sporadic shootings continued till late evening in Mayangose.

Lieutenant Mak Hazukay speaks of a clash with the ADF rebel group that ambushed a vehicle, on Monday 21 September, in Kokola.

“What happened exactly in Mayangose: Since Monday 21 September, as you are aware, the enemy set an ambush at Kokola. Immediately after being alerted, FARDC intervened and carried out ongoing search and comb operations in the area. Yesterday, there was a clash with the enemy. The elite units are currently conducting search and comb operations on the ground”, he explained.