Maj Gen Alaphaxard Kiugu Has Assured The Residents Of Goma City Total Peace
The new EACRF force Commander Maj Gen Alaphaxard .has expressed his gratitude at the work done by the joint East African Community Regional Force heads of states in DRC towards promoting peace in the region.
Maj Gen Kuigu promised the residents of Goma town of the assured security in the city and encouraged them to continue with their economic and social activities.
He however told them that EACRF is in DRC to provide peace as mandated by the East African Community Regional Force Heads of state.
The new Commander pledged to serve with honour and promised cooperation and consultation among the Commanders of EACRF.
"I thank you for the hard work, enforcing security in the region and making strides to improve on the security of the civilians" Gen Kiugu said.
He also applauded the government of Congo for entrusting him and allowing him to take EACRF on another step on issues concerning security in Congo and by leading and guiding them at the strategic level.
He encourage his commanders to carry frequent review of work and consult incase of any need.
The take over of Command took place on 18th of May 2023 at the joint EACRF Headquarters in Goma town which is the capital city of North Kivu province.
The function was attended by Congolese government and Army officials, the Deputy force Comdr, the Uganda Contingent Commander Col Michael Walaka Hyreba and Commanders from other contingents, among others.
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