Military operation in Cabo
Delgado leads to the seizure of three AKM rifles and the sinking of a vessel
allegedly used to provide logistical support to insurgents. Five military
personnel were injured during the clashes.
The Mozambique Navy (MGM),
through its Naval Marines, has announced that four individuals suspected of
terrorism have been put out of action following a military operation launched
on 17 October 2026 in the maritime and island areas of Mocímboa da Praia district,
Cabo Delgado province.
According to the statement,
the operation, which received support from the Pemba Naval Squadron, resulted
in the deaths of three suspects and the capture of another individual as part
of ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
During the operation, naval
forces seized three AKM assault rifles and various other items, whose details
were not specified in the statement. The operation also resulted in the sinking
of a vessel which, according to the operational report, was being used to
provide logistical support to the insurgents.
Five
military personnel injured during clashes
Despite the reported
operational results, five military personnel were injured during the clashes
and evacuated to the city of Pemba, where they received medical treatment.
The operation took place in
the maritime and island areas of Mocímboa da Praia, a region covered by ongoing
efforts to combat armed groups operating in Cabo Delgado province.
According to the Mozambique
Navy, the operation demonstrates the operational readiness of the Naval Marines
and their coordination with the Pemba Naval Squadron in responding to threats
to maritime security and coastal communities.
In the statement, the
institution reaffirmed its commitment to defending national sovereignty,
safeguarding maritime security and supporting efforts to stabilise Cabo Delgado
province. (Mozanorte)
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