SNA says it withdrew from Tullo-Barwaqo for military strategy

SNA commanders commented on the withdrawal of their soldiers from parts of Gedo region a day ago saying that soldiers vacated the areas for military tactics.

Khaliif Omar Hiiray, one of the commanders leading SNA soldiers in Gedo said they withdrew from the areas due to fighting strategy.

“We have vacated Barwaaqo village yesterday and the withdrawal of the soldiers is based military reasons so our soldiers are always ready” said Khaliif.

He highlighted that SNA soldiers have defeated Al-Shabab in several battles that took place in Gedo region in the recent days.

“SNA Soldiers drove away Al-Shabab from several areas in the region therefore we are planning to redouble operations to annihilate Al-Shabab fighters” he vowed.

This comes a day after Somali National Army and AMISOM peacekeeping forces vacated key positions there, laying bare the town for Al-Shabab take-over.

This move is seen as a major military setback that can help Al-Shabab regroup and demoralize the local forces who paid heavy price for the recapture.

These areas have been recently recovered from Alshabab in a devastating war that saw top government leaders killed, including the deputy district commissioner of Bulo Hawa Mr. Mohamed Yakub and Abdi Hawsar, area police commissioner.