Calm returns to normal in Garbaharey suburbs after Al shabaab attack

A calm has returned to the villages in the outskirts of Garbaharey city following a deadly attack on Sunday by Al shabaab that left six people, including four military officers dead.

Reliable sources in War-ad village told Radio Shabelle that Govt troops have carried out an operation to secure the areas nearby Garbaharey city where the militants used to organize the hit and run attacks.

On the other hand, Nur Mohamed Burale, who is Garbaharey administrator has claimed great victory over Sunday’s fighting against Al shabaab at Warta-ad area, saying the army killed at least six militants.

Since 2014, Al shabaab has lost several towns in Gedo region, including Bardere and Burdhubo to Somali, and AMISOM troops in the ongoing battle.