Over 100 ”AS” militants killed, others captured alive in Bariire Lower Shabelle Region.
Somali National Armed Forces, with support from AUSSOM, have fully secured the strategic town of Bariire after a week-long offensive.
Over 100 Al-Shabaab militants killed, others captured alive. Weapons & supplies seized.
The Minister of Defence who addresed the media confirmed the recapture of the strategic town of Bariire, Lower Shabelle. SNAF and AUSSOM forces have neutralised approximately 120 Al-Shabaab militants, with several others captured alive.
”I commend our men & women in uniform, AUSSOM & other partners for their victory and sacrifice. You put your lives on the frontline for our pole, freeing them from the grip of terrorist gangs. The dark banner has been torn down — & tonight, the Somali flag flies proudly over Bariire.” said Defence Minister Ahmed Fiqi.