Two die as SNA soldiers stage attacks on Ufurow town

At least 2 people were killed and many more others wounded in an attack on Al-Shabab training camps by Somali National Army soldiers

The attack began with heavy artillery and mortar fire by the ground forces from Somali national army who moved to Ufurow town to expand their control to nearby Al-Shabab controlled areas, prompting deadly clashes.

“At least 2 people have been killed during fierce clashes at Ufurow town,” resident said.

The situation is calm and things returned back to normal after the battle between Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers and Al-Shabab fighters subsided.

Ufurow, a strategic town in Bay region of southern Somalia which was ruled by Al-Shabab in the past 8 years is yet to confirm its controller.