Somalia: Government forces carry out security sweep in Mogadishu

MUQDISHU, Somalia- Somali forces carried out security sweep in the capital Mogadishu on Sunday, whereby dozens of suspects linked with al-Shabaab were arrested, Garowe Online reports.

Local officials said security forces comprising of Police and Intelligence agency blocked public vehicles from the city's main roads, including KM4, Tarabunka and industrial streets.

The joint forces raided the homes of suspects in northern Mogadishu in the morning, and seized weapons, explosives and young men on suspicion of being al-Shabaab members.

The detained suspects were taken to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for questioning, however, the Police officials did not comment so far on the massive security operations.

Mogadishu has seen an increase of attacks, including targeted assassinations over the past couple of months, as the militant group al-Shabaab vowed to intensify raids during the holy month of Ramadan.

National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) forces, along with Police and Military units began last week an anti-terror sweep in Mogadishu as part of “Stabilization Mission” to enforce security in the capital.

GAROWEONLINE