...... Somalia's version of the Taliban...Arabic for
students...
, functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda...
bully boys.
The peaceful takeover came after al-Shabaab fighters made a surprise retreat from their bases in the locality, allowing the allied forces to move in and capture it.
The troops dug defensive positions in and outside the area to avert a possible counter-attack from al-Shabaab, according to the local residents who spoke to Radio Shabelle.
Hiran region witnessed a massive military operation by SNA with the support of local militia and AU troops who are battling jointly to drive out al-Shabaab from the remaining areas.
Ali Jeite, the region’s governor took the lead in the offensive and was joined by members of the Somali national assembly and other officials.