A report by the conflict observatory Cabo Ligado concluded that "the attack is a major victory for the insurgency". The rebels retreated with a large amount of loot, including 23 tons of food, and around $1 million in cash. In contrast, the Mozambican government portrayed the battle as its own victory, overplaying its assistance to local civilians. It sharply limited the local media's ability to cover the events, pushing its own narrative in Mozambique.
