AMISOM Foils Al-Shabaab Planned Attacks

{{AMISOM troops and Somali National Army yesterday evening raided an Al- Shabaab elite group camp planning to attack AMISOM defensive position in Afmadhow city in Southern Somalia.}}

The Al- Qaeda linked militia group was preparing to attack the AMISOM defensive position when they were thwarted by the allied forces.

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif congratulated the forces on their alertness saying their speedy response had saved lives while thanking civilians for the tip off.

During the late afternoon engagement, twenty four Al-Shabaab militias were killed among them three identified foreign fighters. Other militias escaped with multiple injuries and are being pursued by the allied forces.

The joint forces recovered weapons and ammunition among them being a rocket propelled grenade launcher, two light machine guns, nine AK 47 rifles and other assorted equipment.

Regrettably, two SNA soldiers died and four others sustained minor injuries and are receiving medical attention at AMISOM facility in the locale.

Ambassador Annadif sent his condolences to the family and friends of the brave soldiers killed in the attack as well as his prayers and quick recovery for the wounded.

He reiterated the mission’s support to the Somali National Security Forces saying the two were working closely to improve security in Southern Somalia. Afmadow has been relatively calm since its liberation from Al-Shabaab in early-2012.

Many formerly displaced residents have been able to return to their homes and humanitarian aid agencies have resumed operations in the area.

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