Four soldiers of the Malawi Defense Force (MDF) have been killed while serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo, faceofmalawi can reveal.

MDF Spokesperson Mjr. Paul Chiphwanya has confirmed of the development in a statement made available to faceofmalawi reporter.

Chiphwanya has identified the deceased as are Sgt. Steven Kambalame, Private Chauncy Chitete, Private Benjamin Nsongela and Private Simplex Taferakaso.

According to Chiphwanya , the four soldiers were killed on Wednesday during an attacked launched by the rebel group in DRC.

He said the bodies of the four will be repatriated back to Malawi after the United Nations finalizes all the requirements.

Faceofmalawi will keep you updated on the matter.