Somalia: Al Shabaab official surrenders to Jubaland amid setbacks

KISMAYO, Somalia, August 12, 2015 (Garowe Online)-Amid setbacks and a series of retreats in central and southern Somalia, Al Shabaab official surrendered to Jubaland forces on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports.

Isse Abdi (Ilka Asse),Zakat collections official gave himself up in Gedo regional district of Bardera of southwestern Somalia, security commander has confirmed.

Jubaland force commander, Farah Abdi Asharo has told the media that Ilka Asse is in their hand and surrendered along with AK-47 rifle.

When asked about the channels used to get him alive, he disclosed that Al Shabaab official made contacts in advance.

Bardera, agricultural hub and key operational base fell to Somali government forces aided by African Union peacekeepers on July 23. 

GAROWE ONLINE