(Sh.M.Network)--Witnesses say Kenyan military forces have clashed with Al shabab beturbanned goons in parts of Somalia's southern Lower Jubba region, forcing local residents to flee their houses. The fighting which raged on for several hours on Monday night erupted when fighters from Al shabab attacked Kenyan army in Janay Abdalla area, where t least nine civilians were rubbed out Sunday by a Kenyan soldier.
It was immediately unclear where there has been a casualty following the fierce battle.
The area is reportedly tense and both sides are tightening their grip of control and residents are fearful over the tensions.