National Army captures Ali Yabal in Galgaduud region
GOOBJOOG NEWS | GALGADUUD: The Somali national army has launched an operation to clear Ali Yabal area in Galgaduud region which it captured today from the Al-Shabaab militants.
Army officials who spoke to journalists said that the liberated area which is under Eeldheer district was a key operating area for the militants and that citizens expressed joy saying they had endured immense suffering from the militants.
The officials promised the residents that security will be enhanced in the area to ensure the militants do not return.
The National Army also captured Eel Afwayn and Sabansableey areas in Budbud town and according to the commander of the 4th battalion of the 27th division Colonel Saney Abdulle, the army destroyed all Al-Shabaab bases in the liberated areas.