Puntland forces attack Qandala from the Sea
Storyline:National News
Puntland forces have carried out attacks on Qandala town from the sea as Puntland tries to regain control of the town from Daesh fighters.
Senior officers of the Puntland marine forces said on condition of anonymity that they faced fierce resistance from the ISIS linked fighters but gave no official figures of casualties.
The forces are stationed in the sea near the town heavily armed and monitoring the situation using speed boats.
Heavily armed contingents of Puntland forces are also on their way to Qandala by road with reports indicating the militants have already set up defensive positions outside the town.
Local residents have been fleeing the town for fear of being caught out in the fierce fight.