Islamic State-backed insurgents ambushed a military-escorted convoy on the N380 highway in Cabo Delgado province on Thursday, briefly abducting six civilians before Rwandan troops intervened and rescued them. No fatalities were reported, but the attack sparked clashes with security forces, disrupted traffic and left several people with minor injuries.
Insurgents ambush military-led convoy on Mocímboa-Muidumbe border
The incident prompted clashes between insurgents and security forces as Local Forces detain suspected insurgents in Muidumbe