...... the personification of Somali state failure...following an operation assisted by local militia.
Early on Wednesday morning, the troops moved into Warkulan, Bakajeh, Galef, War-Isse, Qordhere, and Jilabley located on Jowhar-Raga-El highway in the Middle Shabelle region.
Al-Shabaab turbans left the areas before the arrival of the SNA, and there was no confrontation during the takeover, which took place in a peaceful manner.
Somali soldiers along with allied militia are making efforts to dislodge al-Shabaab from the remaining areas under its control. The government claims victory over the current war.