EVENT SUMMARY
Somali National Army on Wednesday 13th July 2016 thwarted what would have been a large-scale attack by Al-Shabaab in Goof-gaduud locality of Bay region Somalia.
SNA forces acting on a tip-off intercepted the militants about 24 kilometers south of Baidoa town in Bay killing 15 militants and injuring several others.
According to Col. Ismael Khalif, Somali National Army commander of 60th Section, the national army forces managed to repel the militants who were targeting a security outpost in Goof-Gaduud area Southwest Somalia.
During the operation, the forces managed to recover several AK 47 rifles and hand grenades.
SNA backed AMISOM and forces from South West State in Somalia continue operations against terrorist group, Al-Shabaab affiliated to Al Qaeda.
