Somalia President condoles with Kenyatta over Al Shabaab attack

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KISMAYO, Somalia, January 16, 2016 (Garowe Online)-Federal Government of Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has grieved with Kenyan leader Uhuru Kenyatta over terror attack by Al Shabaab militants on army base, Garowe Online reports.

In a statement he issued in the southern port city of Kismayo, Mohamud underlined the need for more coordinated push against Al Shabaab terrorists.

“I send condolences to Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta, people (of Kenya) and bereaved families of brave soldiers killed in the line of duty while stabilizing Somalia,” said Somali President in furious reaction at deadly raid on a military base for Kenyan peacekeepers in southern El Ade village.

He added that Somalia stands shoulder-to-should with troop contributing countries in hopes of Al Shabaab neutralization over coming months.

Despite prevailing calm in El Ade, there are reports of Kenyan fighter jets on manhunt for Kenyan soldiers believed to have taken to jungle following Al Shabaab assault.

GAROWE ONLINE 

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