Mozambican army kills 12 insurgents in Cabo Delgado
Soldiers from the Mozambican army patrol the streets after security in the area was increased following attacks from suspected islamists in March 7, 2018 in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique. FILE PHOTO | AFP
Mozambique Defense and Security Forces (FDS) killed 12 insurgents in Cabo Delgado province, the country’s newly appointed Defense Minister said on Friday.
Mr Cristóvão Chume, a former head of the Mozambican army, disclosed this during the closing ceremony of a military course in Maputo. He said that several weapons were recovered from the insurgents.