The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) confirmed on Wednesday that its troops an Al-Shabaab triggerman in Somalia’s southern region with six detonators.
The Al-Shabaab operative was nabbed in Beledamin in Lower Shabelle region on Tuesday was handed over to Somali security forces after a lengthy interrogation.
The detonators were meant to be used to carry out attacks along the main supply routes to harm civilians and destroy vehicles AMISOM said in a brief statement.
“The gadgets were meant to trigger improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along main supply routes to destroy vehicles and harm civilians,” said the AU mission.
AMISOM reiterated of its commitment in supporting the transition through the priority tasks, including securing main supply routes, securing key population centers, and mentoring and supporting Somali security forces, both military and police, in close partnership with the UN mission.
