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| AMISOM Commander: Alshabab Wiped out Along Mogadishu and Baidoa Highway |
| 2013-04-08 |
| [Shabelle] the commander of the AMISOM troops in Somalia has assured the Somali public that members of the outlawed group Alshabab have been wiped out of the long highway that connects the city of Mogadishu and Baidoa city. The long highway is estimated to be 241 KM. The federal Government troops and the AMISOM troops are reported to be finalizing a joint assault on the militia group to eradicate the terrorist along the main highway that connects the two cities. The commander of the AU troops General Andre Guti said that they are planning to establish a peaceful environment for motorist travelling along the busy highway and will ensure them that they travel without fear. Mr. Guti praised the fact that now Alshabab have weakened, there are small groups who are still hiding along the Mogadishu-Baidoa highway robbing motorist of their belongings and ordering them to pay money. The commander said that they were conducting a man hunt for the gang and ensures that they clear them out of that area. This comes after reports came out that the outlawed group operating along the highway conducting tax collection and robbing motorist. |
| Posted by:Fred |