Business activities in Afgoye came to stand still after explosion aimed at government forces

Business activities and public transport in Afgoye district of Lower Shabelle region was interfered with after federal government forces in a checkpoint were aimed with explosion last night.

Immediately gunfire between the forces and the attackers embarked in the area as the sound of the bullets was heard in all the villages of the district.

Most of the business people and villagers were seen fleeing from the scene avoiding to be affected by the clash.

The number of casualties is not clearly known as government officials in the region declined to give comment about the attack.