The first deputy president of Jubbaland state, Mohamud Sayid Aden and the speaker of regional assembly Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman have today paid visit to military base in Baar-sanguni and other forward operating bases in Lower Jubba region.

The deputy president interacted with SNA and Jubbaland forces at the bases he toured today, he expressed gratitude to their good job and bravery and encouraged the troops to continue with the good work in securing the country.

The deputy President inspected the different departments of the base to assess the needs of the forces, he promised that his administration will provide and cover all the needs of the forces at the bases.

He stressed the commitment of Jubbaland administration to intensify the fight against Al-shabab fighters and liberate the remaining areas under the control of the group in Jubbaland territories.

After the inspection the deputy president met with the military commanders and discussed wide range issues including security of the liberated areas and plans on new offensives against Al-shabab.

His visit to the military bases comes days after Jubbaland state returned the new military commander of 43rd division appointed by federal government from Kismayo airport citing that the regional leader was not consulted during the appointment.

Mohamud Sayid also accused the 43rd division of jeopardizing the security operations in Middle Jubba region by giving contradicting orders to the forces at the bases.