Islamic State extremists have hacked at least 50 civilians to death at a funeral in eastern Congo.
The gruesome attack happened on Monday night in the town of Ntoyo, in Lubero territory, North Kivu province, local administrator Macaire Sivikunula said.
'I can confirm a provisional death toll of 50. The victims were caught off guard at a mourning ceremony in the village of Ntoyo at around 9 p.m., and most of them were killed with machetes,' he said. 'The search is continuing.'
Colonel Alain Kiwewa, the military administrator for Lubero, told Reuters the toll was around 60 and could rise as there were still people missing.
The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group originally from Uganda, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State in 2019 and now operates as its Central Africa Province.
Since then, the ADF has escalated its attacks in the region, targeting civilians with machetes and guns. Last month they killed more than 50 civilians in several attacks.
The group finances its operations through illicit activities and maintains a strong jihadist propaganda presence.
Despite joint military efforts by Congo and Uganda, the ADF continues to operate with impunity in the region.
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