Terrorists claim deaths of 30 soldiers in Macomia


Alberto Massango 2025-07-07 

Maputo, 7 Jul (AIM) – The Islamist terrorists responsible for extreme violence in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado claim to have murdered at least 30 members of the Mozambican Armed Forces (FADM) in the Quiterajo administrative post, in Macomia district.

The terrorists, through the Islamic State propaganda channels, claim that the attack took place on 28 June. They claim to have captured a soldier who was subjected to an interrogation, in which he said he had been trained and recently graduated from a course that in Nacala city, in Nampula province. The course was given by Mozambican and Rwandan military instructors.

The terrorists also claim to be in possession of assets seized from the FADM.

However, according to the ACLED conflict registration project, the Islamic State propaganda channels did not present clear evidence to prove the death of the 30 soldiers. It only showed an image in which 13 bodies appear wearing FADM uniforms. ACLED also reports the intensification of terrorist activities in recent times in the districts of Macomia, Meluco and Muidumbe.

So far, there has been no official reaction from the Mozambican authorities. However, a few days ago, the Macomia district administrator, Tomás Badae, said in an interview that the Defence and Security Forces were working to dismantle terrorist bases in Quiterajo.

Source: Agência de Informação de Moçambique

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