Tuesday, January 17, 2023 –A Kenyan linked to the church attack in DRC Congo has been arrested.
Congolese Military Spokesman Antony Mualushayi mentioned that, following investigations at the scene of the tragedy, a Kenyan was involved in the planning of the attack by the Allied Democratic Forces ADF at a church in North Kivu on Sunday January 15.
The ADF has been accused of heinous crimes against Congolese civilians and carrying out unending bomb attacks in the neighboring Uganda.
According to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo FARDC, the attack was an act of “retaliation for the losses these terrorists had suffered.
President William Ruto, on Monday January 16, condemned the acts of terrorism in the DRC and thanked the law enforcers for making quick arrests.
“Kenya condemns this horrific crime and applauds DRC forces for their prompt action which resulted in the arrest of suspected terrorists,” Ruto stated on his Twitter handle.
The Head of State noted that the attack was a reminder that terrorism is still a threat on the continent.
