The Al-Qaeda (AQ) branch in Somalia continues to use Improvised Explosive Device (IED) as their preferred choice of weapon against AMISOM and SNA troops.
Al-Shabaab IED threat has been felt especially in the capital Mogadishu and across other region of the horn of Africa nation.
The militants regularly target troops’ convoys with IEDs planted on the roadsides. In the recent past, AMISOM convoys are being targeted by remote-controlled IEDs which are manufactured from motorcycle alarms smuggled into Somalia.
Following increased Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks AMISOM troops are being trained on how to detect the device and how to successful defuse them.
For example, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has been training KDF troops on search capability, IED disposal and medical attention.
There have been thirteen IED attacks targeting AMISOM troops in Sector II since January 13, according to AMISOM reports.
UNMAS continues to collaborate with AMISOM by offering training and technical support. UNMAS has offered equipment such as metal detectors, Remote Operated Vehicles night vision devices, evidence collection kits, sniffer dogs, logistical vehicles and global positioning to support AMISOM troops to counter IED menace in Somalia.
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