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IJA and AMISOM Amasses Troops in the countryside

Storyline:National News

IJA forcesTroops from Interim Jubbaland Administration and AMISOM peacekeepers are deployed into new fronts in lower Jubba region where Alshabab fighters are on their back foot.

Hundreds of heavily armed IJA forces, supported by AMISOM have been seen amassing in Kulbiyow, bordering with Kenya, in their bid to push Alshabab fighters out from the countryside.

Fighters who fled Kudhaa island a fourth night a go have moved to Badamadow jungle near the Kenyan border, which a perfect hideout for militants for a long time.

IJA and AMISOM are considering all options to prevent Alshabab to regroup or cross the border in to Kenya.

Kulbiyow commissioner Mohamed Ismael told Goobjoog that the troops are ready to get into action and would clear Alshabab from their hideouts in the bush.

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