Somalia: Al Shabaab Suspects, explosive devices seized in Kismayo

Image

KISMAYO, Somalia Sept 14, 2014 (Garowe Online)-Jubaland security forces have captured two Al Shabaab suspects along with explosive devices and pistols in security sweep in the southern port city of Kismayo on Sunday, Garowe Online reports.

Security forces commander in charge of the surprise operation that saw Guulwade and Shaqaalaha neighborhoods told GO that the two are under investigation.

Ahead of the upcoming Jubaland peace-building conference, police regiments beefed up their presence across Kismayo where the gathering will take place on Tuesday.

Local Somali forces alongside Kenya Defence Force (KDF) flushed Al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab militants out of Kismayo in 2012. 

GAROWE ONLINE

Related Articles

Clashes Break Out in Somali Border Town Between Federal and Jubaland Forces

Located near the Ethiopian border, Dolow holds significant strategic value, controlling key trade routes and security corridors.

  • Somalia

    23-12-2024

  • 02:33PM

Fiqi visits Egypt as Cairo To Deploy Troops in Somalia Amid Standoff with Ethiopia

Egypt's decision to deploy troops to Somalia is part of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

  • Somalia

    23-12-2024

  • 01:59PM