SNA Chief of Defence Forces vows to defeat Al-Shabab within 2016

Somali National Army (SNA) Chief of Defence Forces Maj. Gen. Mohamed Adan Ahmed vowed that his soldiers will defeat Al-Shabab fighters in the country and the recapture the remaining areas within 2016.

“We have overpowered Al-Shabab in Somalia, they are weak and now melting away, therefore the remaining minor issues will be completed within this year” he said.

He said the troops are fully prepared to carry out final assault against all Al-Shabab controlled areas.

“The aim of SNA soldiers is to recapture all Al-Shabab controlled areas. We will annihilate Al-Shabab from Somalia’s regions” he said.

He underlined that he would take steps to crack down on those who planned and financed attacks.

The Chief of Defence Forces yesterday met with some of AMISOM commanders with discussions focused on how to strengthen working relations between the two organizations they represent.

“Our working relations with AMISOM are very good. From the time operations started, we found that that AMISOM are very keen. In the major operations that we have conducted, we have worked together with AU troops and we are grateful,” said Maj. Gen. Mohamed.

He reiterated his commitment to strengthening the partnership between the SNA and AMISOM, as both have a common goal of ensuring peace in Somalia.

“We promise that we will cooperate, we will sit and plan together. We are willing to work together and review together the Concept of Operations because we are all undertaking the same mission,” said the general.