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Africa Horn
Jubaland forces, Al Shabaab clash in deadly battle
2014-10-23
KISMAYO -- Jubaland forces clashed with Al Shabaab fighters in Luglow area, 20 km north of the southern port city of Kismayo, capturing 11 militants in the self-defence attack overnight on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports.

Jubaland spokesman Abdinasir Serar Mah Wednesday told a news conference that Al Shabaab militiamen launched abortive raid on Jubaland army bases: "Our troops repelled an attack by [Al Shabaab], at least five militants were killed in gun battle and they fled with more than the wounded".

Mah furthermore stated that Jubaland forces inflicted heavy losses on Al Shabaab and seized 11 militants as prisoners.

On October 6, allied forces liberated Bulo Gadud which lies 30km north of Kismayo from Al Qaeda’s largest franchise in the horn. Jubaland troops alongside Kenyan-AMISOM forces have pressed ahead with surge on militant hideouts, making advances on the frontline.
Posted by:Steve White