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The guards did not admit the visitors, who were wearing civilian clothes.

One witness told BBC Arabic's Middle East daily programme that he saw a group of young men dressed in civilian clothes and with their faces completely covered when he arrived in the area to get a box of food aid from the GHF site.

Edward Sebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, was reportedly picked up on Sunday by unidentified individuals in both civilian clothes and military fatigues in the central town of Kiwango, sparking public outrage.

"Lay down your weapon, change into civilian clothes, and leave the area to save your life," says one.

"Many removed their military uniforms, threw away their weapons and wore civilian clothes. Others ran away."