In response, Congolese forces launched an offensive against CODECO-ALC, capturing several towns from the group and killing its leader Mountain Wolf.

In 2020, CODECO began peace talks with the Congolese government and MONUSCO into laying down their arms in Ituri Province.

A firefight broke out between the two groups, and the peacekeepers managed to dislodge CODECO-ALC from the town, and called for backup.

Heavy fighting occurred in Ezekere, and Congolese soldiers pushed CODECO-ALC out of Djokodjo, Kambutso, and Mbetshi as well.

[10] However, Congolese forces retained control of the base that was attacked, and continued operations against CODECO in the area.