Somalia: Five killed as SNA retake town from Al Shabaab

BARDERE, Somalia- Five people, including three militants were reported killed in a fierce battle between Al Shabaab and Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers at Jungal, a small village located in the outskirts of Bardere town, Garowe Online reports.

The battle flared up when Somali government forces attacked Al Shabaab base at Jungal village near Bardere city in Gedo region overnight.

Two SNA soldiers were among those killed in the combat.

Confirming the incident, a Somali military commander told GO over the phone that government forces drove out Al Shabaab from the area, and killed at least three militants during the offensive.

The commander who spoke on condition of anonymity said Al Shabaab used the liberated area to train its militants and organize attacks against bases belonging to the Somali troops in Gedo region.

Despite being pushed out of major cities and towns in South and Central Somalia, Al Qaida-linked Al-Shabaab group, still continues to launch deadly guerrilla attacks in the Horn of Africa nation.

GAROWEONLINE