Five suspected Al-Shabaab members arrested in Bosaso, explosives seized

Five suspected Al-Shabaab members were arrested Tuesday following security operation by Puntland forces in Bosaso  during which forces recovered explosives and arms.

Puntland presidential guards’ commander, Abdirashid Abdiraxman Ismail said the forces conducted an operation in one of the suburbs of the town and seized explosives.

“Our forces arrested five men who were planning terrorise this town, the forces also seized IEDs packed in three drums which the terrorists want to use for deadly attack on innocent civilians living in this town,” said Ismail.

He hailed the cooperation between the forces and the locals in preventing the attack saying this shows a positive step towards restoring peace and order to the town.

He also called on those who have any information of imminent attacks to inform the relevant authorities.