Four people killed in Al-Shabaab attack in Beledweyne

At least four people were killed in an Al-Shabaab attack on a customs check point in Jawil location in the outskirts of Beledweyne Sunday, a local official has confirmed.

Jawil administrator Mahad Yusuf told Goobjoog News the attack which happened at 5am local time lasted for about 30 minutes claiming four lives.

Security forces repulsed thet attackers and the situation is now normal, Yusuf said. The official said the injured were transferred to Beledweyne for medical treatment.