BAIDOA — Southwest regional forces attacked the Al-Shabab tax collection base in Bur-Eyle village about 35km northeast of Burhakaba on late Saturday afternoon.
According to Southwest regional security officials, regional forces killed three Al-Shabab militants and seized 800 bags of maize vigorously taken by militias from villagers.
A short video clip released by the Southwest regional force shows tax collection station own by Al-Shabab in the village which is used for financial income.
Another operation launched by the Somali national army recovered 400 goats from al-Shabab taken from Moqokori residents after government troops raided their base.
Somali National Army operation comes barely a week after Al-Shabab attacked government troops based in El-salini where they killed 20 government soldiers leaving four others badly injured.
Source: Goobjoog News
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