Somali Army continues operation against Al-Shabaab in Hiran region

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU : The Somali National Army (SNA) have continued its operation against the Al-Shabaab militants where they destroyed one of their hideouts in South Beledweyne area of Hiran region.

According to Farah Gacamey, one of the commanders leading the operation, the army launched attacks against the militants early Friday in areas between Baardhere and Beerhanno in the Southern part of Beledweyne where they managed to push back remnants of the terrorists and destroyed their bases.

He added that locals on the area have joined hands with the Army in the operation aimed at the militants who have been attempting to reorganize themselves and launch attacks against security officers and civilians.

“The citizen in the area do not want to allow the Al-Shabaab militants to retake the area and harass them, they are working closely with the National Army and are playing an intergral role in the ongoing operation,” Army officials said.

Most areas in Hiran region have been liberated from the Al-Shabaab militants and the Federal Government of Somalia has vowed to continue its operation to completely wipe out remnant of the terrorists.