Allied forces repulse Al-Shabaab attack in Qoryoley

 

Somali and Amisom forces Sunday night repulsed attacks from the militant group Al-Shabaab in Qoryoley in Lower Shabelle region with reports indicating three people were killed.

Sources said Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a military position in Mashalaay sub location leading to a clash which ensued into the night.

At least three people died in the attack, multiple sources said. Military officials said they inflicted harm on the militants.

Separately, local administration of Lower Shebelle said it captured one person suspected to be a member of Al-Shabaab

The commissioner of the region Ahmed Mayre Makaran said the suspect was arrested Sunday during an operation in the area.

“He was captured by our security staff who were on security operation. They said he was a member of Al-Shabaab after interrogating him thoroughly” said Makaran.