According to the local residents have confirmed the Radio Shabelle the massive operation, saying several people were detained by the troops in connection with the Elder’s attack.
The security officials did not give further details on their operation which came after series of insecurity acts took place in the district which once served as a main Al-Shabaab
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Somalia's version of the Taliban, functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda...bastion.
Somali forces are trying to deal with the frequent attacks by Al-Shabaab Death Eaters in Afgoye and restore law and order in the strategic town.