The confrontation erupted on August 14, 2025, in the Tukolote area of Kindu city, Maniema province, following an incident in which the son of Amani Useni Josué, also known as Saddam, the Wazalendo commander, was assaulted by security personnel on duty.
Lt. Jérémie Gbe, spokesperson for military operations in eastern DRC, stated that among the dead were five of Saddam's fighters, two soldiers, and two police officers, while eight others were injured.
The clashes prompted Maniema Governor Mussa Kabwankubi to place the Tukolote area under a curfew from 2:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The confrontation erupted on August 14, 2025, in Kindu city.
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