Eastern DRC: One Missing As Two Abducted Ugandan Boda Boda Riders Return Home

Two of the three boda boda riders from Kisoro District, who were recently abducted from the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have safely returned to Uganda.

Bruno Nizeyimana and Maniragaba Abel, both members of Kisoro United Boda Boda Operators (KUBO), were safely handed over to Ugandan authorities on Saturday. However, their colleague Fidel Kamari from Murora Sub County is still missing.

Robert Tukamuhebwa, the Kisoro Deputy RDC, said intelligence and cooperation from community members across borders yielded the pair’s release.

He admitted that the three boda riders could have engaged themselves in some dubious deeds, which could have resulted in their capture.

He noted that the territory in Eastern DRC near Kisoro is relatively safe, and that people are free to cross over to carry out trade in agricultural produce and other non-harmful items among others.

Tukamuhebwa said Ugandan security is still trying to negotiate the release of Kamari Fidel, adding that no ransoms have been asked.

Abel Bizimana Kisoro LC5 Chairperson said he will not rest until the third man is released from captivity.

Kisoro RDC Hajji Badru Sebyala says that efforts to demand for the release of Kamari Fideli, who remained to the hands of hard-hearted people in Eastern DR Congo, are high.