The contingent, comprising personnel from both the RDF and the Rwanda National Police (RNP), is set to relieve the current force deployed in the insurgency-hit province, where Rwandan troops have been operating since July 2021 at the request of the Mozambican government.

Accompanied by Commissioner of Police Vincent Sano, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, Maj Gen Nyakarundi, commended the outgoing forces for their professionalism and success in restoring security and stability in Cabo Delgado, and challenged the new contingent to strive to perform their duties even more effectively.

He urged them to maintain discipline and foster teamwork in order to successfully fulfill their assigned responsibilities.

Since their initial deployment in 2021, the Rwanda Security Forces, in collaboration with the Mozambican army, have played a critical role in weakening Islamic State-linked insurgent groups that had destabilised parts of northern Mozambique.

The partnership has contributed significantly to improved security in the region and the return of internally displaced people to their communities.

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, briefed the new contingent of Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) at Kami Barracks ahead of their deployment to Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique.

The army chief urged the troops to maintain discipline and foster teamwork in order to successfully fulfill their assigned responsibilities.

The contingent, comprising personnel from both the RDF and the Rwanda National Police (RNP), is set to relieve the current force deployed in the insurgency-hit province.

Rwandan troops have been operating in Cabo Delgado Province since July 2021 at the request of the Mozambican government.