The Uganda People’s Defence Forces have confirmed that M23 Rebel Commander Sultan Makenga is missing from where he has been living.
The military spokesman Brig.Richard Karemire said Col. Makenga has been missing for over 3 weeks,
“This is not something new. He has been missing since the 14th of last month (January),” Brig. Karemire told the media.
However, Brig Karemire said its not Uganda’s role to search for Makenga but UPDF will inform Congo about his escape.
“We have communicated to the DRC authority, they also sent a delegation to Kampala and we held meeting in relations to the matter.”
The UPDF mouthpiece also noted that the authorities from the Kinshasa government have been given a chance and paid a visit to Bihanga Military Training School in Ibanda District where other M23 rebels are kept.