French aid workers kidnapped in south Somalia

French aid workers are reported to have been kidnapped in a town in southern Somalia’s Gedo region by heavily armed gunmen taught be Al Shabaab, according to officials and witnesses

At least 4 were said to work for French solidarity agency while the 3 others have been working for Hodan Global Company in Gedo region, a witness told Shabelle Media station in Mogadishu.

Sehal Mo’alin, Elwak deputy commissioner told somaliarepot  that the foreign aid workers were abducted an area sandwiched between Garilley and Fafahdhun towns, adding that the hostages were taken to Bardere.

However, Somalia authorities in Mogadishu did not comment on the kidnapping against French aid workers who were working in south Somalia’s Gedo region, according to Freelance journalist.