Security Operation in Mogadishu Nabs Several Al-Shabaab Suspects

By: Ahmed Mohamed
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Mogadishu Peace Restoration Forces have arrested several suspected Al-Shabaab members in a security operation in Hodan district of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu.

Residents said the forces raided houses in Digfeer neighborhood where they were targeting Al-Shabaab suspects in the area.

Officials said that the operations would be continuous as it will be conducted by the newly formed Peace Restoration Forces.

A local resident declined his name said that the forces carried out home to home search to ensure the security at all neighborhoods of the district.

“The forces have combed suburbs of the district as they conducted door to door inspections,” he said.

The Somali security forces backed by the Africa Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops have increased operations to flush out insurgents from the restive Mogadishu and its environs ahead the holy month of Ramadan.

Somali government has been trying to secure the seaside city which witnessed several deadly attacks in the months.

Al-Shabaab fighters who wanted topple the internationally recognised Somali government have been attacking government institutions, hotels, and military bases.