Marka administration arrests dozens in a heavy security operation

Federal government forces have conducted massive operation in Marka district of Lower Shabelle region.

The operation came after federal government soldier was gunned down by unknown assailants in the town.

Security forces in hot pursuit of the attackers searched the houses in all the villages of Marka town.

Unspecified number of people mostly youth were arrested during the massive operations whose investigations is underway.

Security officials have not known any comment about the operations and the murder of the soldier.