The Sudanese army praised the defection of prominent Rapid Support Forces commander Abu Aqila Kikil on Sunday, who chose to separate from those forces along with a group of his personnel.

In the details of its statement, the army noted that this is the first time a senior figure from Sudan’s Shield Forces has defected. The statement further clarified that Kikil opted to stand with the cause of justice and the homeland after leaving the ranks of the rebels and decided to fight alongside the armed forces.

The armed forces expressed their support for this courageous step, emphasizing that their doors will remain open to anyone seeking to defend the homeland and its armed forces.