Six militants killed by security officers in central Somalia
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Security forces killed six Al-Shabaab militants and five others injured at Ceel-Cade neighborhoods near Haradhere town in Mudug region of central Somalia.
Galmudug forces launched an offensive against the militants raiding their camps in the rural towns which recently witnessed bloody clashes between local residents and Al-Shabaab.
Information Minister for GalMudug State of Somalia Mohamud Aden Osman said on Wednesday their forces attacked Al-Shabaab militia that were trying to regroup in the outskirts of Ad & Eel-Abdi.
"Our security forces attacked Al-Shabaab militia that were regrouping in the area. Security forces received intelligence report that the militia were trying to recapture Ad & Eel-Abdi villages following their defeat not that long ago," Osman said.
"Tuesday's security operation was very successful as terrorists fled the area with dead-bodies and injures. The success will give a confidence to people that GalMudug forces will continue the fight against terrorists," he added.
The minister said the insurgents were re-grouping in the area in order to attack Ad & Eel-Abdi villages, but security forces attacked them and as a result they fled from the area.
Osman said the Somalia State will not allow terrorists to regroup, saying security forces will continue to fight in order to eliminate all threats posed by Al-Shabaab.
He appealed to the public to cooperate with security forces in order to bring peace and stability.
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