The call was made yesterday in a meeting that brought together RDF and EJVM. EJVM is a regional security organ operating under the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).
The Army Commandant in Northern Region, Brig. Gen. Eugene Nkubito said that FARDC defied RDF’s basements in Terimbere village, Mugari Cell of Shingiro Sector on Tuesday at 7:00am.
He said that both countries’ borders are well controlled so as to avoid armed groups like Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) among others that could destabilize the security of the region.
Nkubito said that the attack attracted soldiers from both sides to exchange fire which led to death of three DRC soldiers and others left their weapons.
Rwanda’s intelligence was informed and alerted Congo’s counterparts and then the fire ceased.
RDF called on EJVM to reach the field and investigate the reason behind defying Rwanda’s sovereign and provide the findings from investigations.
RDF also denounced any allegation to have defied DRC’s border as their basement have been there since five years ago.
Nkubito said that Rwanda prioritizes good relationship between both countries, but added that they will not tolerate anyone who will attempt to destabilize national security.
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