SNA forces captures El-Garas town in Galmudug state

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Somali National Army with support from local forces captured El Garas town in Gulmudug state from the Al-shabaab militants Monday.

According to Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-adala, the militants fled the town after the joint forces surrounded the area.

The Deputy Minister further stated that the army is currently conducting clearance operation aimed at ensuring the safety of the town.

“Removing Al-Shabaab from El-Garas is milestone reached on the offensive operation against the terrorist group,” Adala said.

The operation comes as the Somali National Army and local forces intensifies operations against Al-Shabaab in the South and Central parts of the country.

It also came a day after over 60 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in Awdhegle town in Lower Shabelle region after the group militants attempted to attack an SNA bases in the area.