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2017-05-10 Africa Horn
Al-shabab seizes Gofgadud town after deadly gunfight
[SHABELLENEWS] Al shabaab has wrested full control of the strategic town of Goofgaduud near Baidoa city after a deadly battle with Southwest and Somali government troops on Tuesday morning.

The snuffies mounted in pickups and armed with heavy-arms raided the town, before seizing its control. The attack has sparked hours-long shootout which left 4 soldiers dead.

Reports from the town indicate that Al shabaab has burnt down a military vehicle, and seized two others during the raid against the army barracks of Somali forces.

The allied troops retreated to Baidoa after the were pushed out of the district.

Local residents said at least five soldiers were killed after a land mine blast has destroyed their convoy between Goofgaduud and Baidoa town early in the morning.

Posted by Fred 2017-05-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ]  Top
 File under: al-Shabaab (AQ) 

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