Militia Leader Who Led Murderous Attack On Okapi Sanctuary In 2012 Shot Dead In Congo

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he head of an informal militia and poaching group, Paul Sadala a.k.a. "Morgan," was killed on Monday after surrendering himself to the army in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A well-known elephant poacher and terrorist, Morgan became most famous for leading an attack on the Okapi Wildlife Reserve station in 2012. During the assault, Morgan and his militia burned down the station, killed seven people, kidnapped and raped dozens of women and girls, and shot dead 14 captive okapis held as ambassadors for the park.

The militia leader turned himself into the DRC military on Saturday, along with about 40 of his followers. On Monday, however, Morgan was killed. According to the government, he was shot while attempting to escape and later died from his wounds.

"He caused a shootout which resulted in the deaths of two army soldiers and two of his own men. He tried to flee but suffered a serious injury," government spokesman Lambert Mende told Reuters, adding that Morgan died on the way to the hospital from his wounds. Also according to Reuters, the bulk of Morgan's crew—about 30 men—are currently under guard in a nearby village. A UN-led group (MONUSCO) is en-route to the village to check on the fighters.

Morgan and his group have been accused of cannibalism, torture, and selling captives into sexual slavery. Morgan was a well-known elephant poacher, but had recently turned to robbing gold mines reports Reuters. His attack on the Okapi Wildlife Reserve station in Epulu two years ago was apparently as revenge against anti-poaching activities by park officials.

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http://news.mongabay.com/2014/0417-hance-morgan-dead.html

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1. Good. (n/t)