Mozambique: CNDS condemns terrorist raid in Nampula province – AIM

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Mozambique: CNDS condemns terrorist raid in Nampula province – AIM

12:45 CAT | 17 Oct 2025

Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Mozambique

Mozambique’s National Defense and Security Council (CNDS) has condemned the terrorist raid against the administrative posts of Lúrio and Chipene, Memba district, in the northern province of Nampula, on 30 September and 3 October.

Since 2017, the terrorists’ incursions have usually been recorded in Cabo Delgado. However, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that the violence is tending to spread to other regions, especially in the neighbouring province of Nampula.

In a statement, the CNDS, which is a consultative body headed by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), condemned the expansion of terrorist attacks into Nampula, but claimed that the FDS were mobilized to immediately repel the attacks.

“The CNDS has called for intensified actions to ensure the protection of the Mozambican people and their property”, reads the note.

According to Manuel Cintura, the administrator of Memba district, the terrorist raids resulted in the destruction of 51 houses, a church and a primary school. He also revealed that there are citizens from Memba “among the armed groups that have carried out attacks, considering the local population’s historical ties to fishing communities in areas previously occupied by insurgents in Cabo Delgado.”

In recent weeks, according to the IOM, 40,000 people were forced to flee their homes in Cabo Delgado and Nampula as result of jihadist raids.

During the meeting, the CNDS also addressed public safety, expressing its concern about the increase in traffic accidents, predominantly caused by human error and disregard for traffic rules.

“The CNDS urges the authorities to strengthen prevention and accountability measures. Also in the area of public safety, the CNDS strongly condemned the occurrence of heinous crimes against the elderly, under allegations of witchcraft”, reads the note.

Regarding the suspension of all mining activities in the central province of Manica, the CNDS supported the government’s decision, highlighting the negative environmental impact of mining practices that are common among artisanal miners.

The Council encourages the reporting of irregular practices and recommends “similar measures whenever the exploitation of natural resources threatens ecosystems and communities.”

The Council acknowledges the initiative to collect illegal firearms, a campaign that began in September and is expected to continue until 31 December. “The CNDS calls for the collaboration of the population, community leaders, and religious denominations to make Mozambique a country free of weapons and associated crimes”, it said.

Source: AIM