SNA&AU forces launch operation in Jowhar town

Federal government forces and African Mission troops have started a massive operation in Jowhar, the headquarters of middle Shabelle.

The operation has affected traffic flow in the city, and large number of troops could be seen stopping cars on the streets of the city. The operation has also affected schools in the area as kids did not go to school this morning.

The operation is on the back of a recent incidences where handheld grenades were used for attacks that took place in Jowhar.