The Somali National Army Command said its forces have foiled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants on the city of Baidoa, the capital of Bay region.
A statement issued by the Somali National Army Command said that the forces repelled the attack, and have been making efforts to ensure security and stability in Baidoa for some time.
The command said that the Somali National Army forces were fully alert to the attack, and resisted the attackers, who, according to the statement, suffered losses and losses of life and property.
The force also said that the attackers tried to seize positions to fight, but government forces repelled them, using weapons and military vehicles.
The Somali National Army Command said that further details about the attack and the losses inflicted on Al-Shabaab will be released.
Meanwhile, the Command called on the people of Baidoa and the Somali community in general to show vigilance and cooperation, and to stand by the National Forces who are defending the people and ensuring the security of the country.
A statement from the Command also noted the importance of cooperation between the forces and the people to ensure the security of the city and the country as a whole.
The Command’s statement comes as former members of the regime of the former South West President and loyal forces claimed to have waged a fierce battle in Baidoa this morning.
