Five killed after heavy clashes between government forces and Al-shabab in Trako locality

At least five people from the warring sides died and many others wounded in heavy clashes between government forces backed by AMISOM troops and Al-shabab that embarked in Trako locality on Tuesday.

The fighting started after federal government forces from Elwak district waged attack on Al-shabab bases in Trako and surrounding places so as to capture the areas under the control of the group in the region.

Reports confirm that the fighting stopped and the situation of the battled fields is quite stable, Al-shabab are still in full control of Trako locality as government forces are stationed outside the locality.

The local people express concern that fighting between the sides might start once more in the area.

Government officials nor Al-shabab gave comments about the clashes in Gedo region.

Trako locality is 50 KM West of Bardhere district, a stronghold of Al-shabab.

Earlier last week Al-Shabaab executed four blindfolded men in Bardhere of Gedo region accusing them of spying for Somalia and foreign governments.

The recent few weeks senior Al-shabab official was killed by US airstrike while another official surrendered to federal government forces in Elwak district.