Somali military in Hiran region have given reports of operations against Al-shabab fighters in the region
The commander 52nd battalion of Somali military, general Mohamed Ahmed aka Tredishe stated that the government forces in Hiran region have killed dozens of Al-shabab fighters in the recent operations conducted at Moqokori district and its envorions.
“For the last four month Somali National army have been conducting operations in Moqokori and the surrounding areas while implementing the orders of president Farmajo. We killed 80 Al-shabab fighters during the operations and also seized weapons and ammunitions. The operations will continue” said the commander.
The commander called the local people in Hiran region particularly Moqokri and surrounding areas to collaborate with government forces and take an active role in the fight against Al-shabab.
Finally, the commander said the recent withdrawal of government from Moqokori was due to military tactic but not a defeat by Al-shabab fighters.
Federal government withdrew from Moqokori recently after Al-shabab waged a full scale attack on a military base in the area. They seized the control of the town for hours before pulling out of the area voluntarily.
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