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Abducted women, children and elderly males rescued.
In support of Forḉas Armadas de Defesa de Moḉambique (FADM), SAMIM forces launched an offensive operation on 22 November 2021, which led to the capture of two Al Sunnah wa Jama’ah (ASWJ) terrorists’ bases around Chai settlement in Macomia District, Cabo Delgado Province.
During this operation, on 19th and 20th December, fourteen (14) terrorists were killed whilst eight women, three children and two elderly males believed to have been abducted by the terrorists were rescued.
The victims are under the care of national authorities.
The number of terrorists killed from the start of the offensive to date stands at twenty-three (23).
On a somber note, SAMIM forces suffered three casualties during this offensive; one fatality and two injuries whilst FADM suffered six casualties with two fatalities.
The injured members are recuperating and on their way to full recovery.
Moreover, SAMIM forces have confiscated, amongst others weapons that include RPG 7 launchers, PKM Machine Guns and AK47 rifles and grenades.
Nonetheless, SAMIM Forces continue to dominate and pursue the insurgents in the operational area.
SAMIM forces in support of the Government of Mozambique continue to create conditions necessary for a return to normal life in the Province of Cabo Delgado as it pursues the terrorists.
SAMIM would like to assure the people of Mozambique and SADC of a collective commitment to achieving a peaceful, stable and secure Cabo Delgado as well as the entire country of Mozambique.