Security forces in Middle and Lower Shabelle have dismantled up to 26 illegal roadblocks planted and manned by Islamists militias, Al-Shabaab.
Leading the operation in Middle Shabelle, the region’s governor Ahmed Mayre Makaran explained that most of the dismantled checkpoints were set up in Warseekh and surrounding areas.
The governor vowed that they will continue the operation against illegal roadblocks sending a strong warning to Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab who plant the illegal roadblocks to extort money.
“We’ll fight anyone manning roadblocks to harm and extort from the general public, we have so far removed up to 26 roadblocks and the remaining will be crushed soon,” Makaran was quoted saying.
The governor further stated that security forces will soon launch an operation to remove roadblocks along the Mogadishu – Jowhar road face by the same illegal road blocks.
A similar security led operation has been conducted in parts of Lower Shabelle and a number of illegal roadblocks have been destroyed.
SNA and AMISOM forces have intensified their fight against illegal roadblocks since President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo assumed office and declared war on Al-Shabaab.
