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Government forces kill six Al-Shabaab militants in Gedo

Storyline:National News, Security

At least six Al-Shabaab members were killed yesterday around Bardhere district in Gedo region.

Somali National Army officials in Bardhere told reporters that they had launched an attack on Al-Shabaab positions after receiving information from locals.

Residents tipped of the forces after the militants forced locals to pay high taxes. The forces launched the operation killing six militants.

Reports say that militias burned two vehicles from Somali National army during the battle.

The Somali National Army has intensified its operations against al-Shabaab in support of the residents who live the areas that Al-Shabba hide in Gedo region.

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