The Somali National Army has netted up to five members of Al-shabaab were yesterday in Baardheere in a major security operation.
Assorted weapons were also seized from the militants, hours after Al-shabaab attacked a military checkpoint outside the town.
Confirming this to Wacaal media, a senior member of the Somali National Army in Gedo region Abdi Mohamud Maalim Omar said the operations were carried out in Baardheere and surrounding areas.
The suspects are currently being held at a local police station where they were being interrogation.
