The Somalia National Army (SNA), backed by its intelligence and the
Police force, have conducted a raid on Sokohola and killed the overall
al-Shabaab commander for Gupta, Sokohola, and Huluwai areas.
Somali National Army
The al-Shabaab fighters put up a fight, but their commander, who
residents identified as Guludupu, was killed on spot, while 16 militants
were captured and an assortment of ammunition recovered in the Thursday
night raid.
They included 16 submachine guns and four pistols. Sokohola, a Mogadishu
suburb, has been a concentration area of al-Shabaab cells, terrorising
civilians around Mogadishu, the Somalia capital city.
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) — Uganda contingent
commander, Brig. Michael Ondoga commended the Somali security forces for
“excellence in their operations.”
“The Somali national security forces are doing a commendable job in the
pacification process of Somalia. As AMISOM, we are committed in giving
them support to restore calm in Somalia. We congratulate them in this
successful operation which will bring more peace in Mogadishu,” Ondoga
said.
Brig. Ondoga, according to a statement issued by the Ugandan contingent
spokesperson, Maj. Henry Obbo, pointed out that SNA successful raid on
al-Shaban was a manifestation of the ever improving capability of the
Somali forces.
Ondoga, who is in-charge of Sector One AMISOM operations, added that he
was confident that one day, the Somalis themselves will be able to take
full charge of their own security.
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