Four government soldiers were killed and 13 others injured after an ambush by the opposition Renamo forces, Portuguese media reported.
Lusa quoted an eye witness as saying the soldiers were ambushed at Mucodza River, Gorongosa District in Sofala Province.
“The government soldiers were in two vehicles escorted by an armoured vehicle,” the report added.
Renamo leader Alfonso Dhlakama is believed to be hiding in the conflict-hit Gorongosa District.
Mr Dhlakama tod clerics in Maputo two weeks ago he had intensified attacks in Mozambique’s central zone to protect himself against the government Security and Defence Forces incursions.
The southern African country goes to the polls on October 15.
So far, there is no agreement between Remano and the government to cease fire in the southern African nation.
Renamo wants its generals to head all army and police units as a condition for laying down arms, while the ruling Frelimo has termed the demands as unrealistic.
Early this month, Mozambican President Armando Guebuza accused Dhlakama of doing all to derail the elections.
“Through criminal attacks against military and civilian targets, Mr Dhlakama is finding a way to obstruct development,” he added.
Lusa
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