Al-Shabaab Fighters Hiding Throughout Mogadishu
TFG Arriving at Stadium in Mogadishu
At least two Transitional Federal Government (TFG) soldiers died and two others were injured as TFG and African Union peacekeeping (AMISOM) troops fought against al-Shabaab militants in Yaaqshid district of Mogadishu on Sunday, witness said.
The conformation erupted after the al-Shabaab militia launched an attack on TFG and AMISOM bases in Baar-Ayaan junction, Yaqshiid police station, Hotel Towfik and a former German technical college, which TFG seized on Sunday.
“Al-Shabaab attacked TFG and AMISOM bases using heavy gunfire. They killed two TFG soldiers and took the body of one soldier,” said a Yaaqshid resident on the condition of anonymity.
“The insurgents did not desert from the capital. They are in every house in Yaaqshid and Gubta districts”.
The deputy Commander of Somali National Forces, Abdikarin Yusuf Dhego Badan, confirmed to Somalia Report that two of his soldiers were injured during the firefight, but denied any soldiers died.
“Some elements from al-Shabaab are still hiding themselves in the houses, but we understand all their tactics,” he said. “They wanted us to think they vacated from the capital, but we know they have left fighters behind to launch attacks.”
“We will reach all their bases, but carefully, because they left every village 30 or 40 fighters to fulfill their plan,” he added.
Meanwhile TFG forces have today entered Daynile district, stadium Mogadishu, Misaanka-Dhuhusha village as well as most of Warshadaha Street, and trying to slowly spread the capital.