Somali security forces launched an overnight security operation in Mogadishu, the Somali capital on Monday night after assassinations against it security force members.
The government forces carried out the door to door operation at around Towfiq hotel in the capital’s Yaqshid district, searching the killers of a soldier and civilian in the area.
According to residents, several suspects were arrested in connection with the assassinations and taken into custody for further investigation.
The Intelligence and Police forces were seen stationed in some of the main street junctions in the district, searching vehicles and people.
Corresponding report from a senior police officer, said operation was aimed at ensuring peace and security in the districts by flushing out the Al-Shabab insurgents.
The Somali government has been trying to secure the seaside city which witnessed several deadly attacks in the months.
Al-Shabaab militants who want to topple the internationally recognized Somali government have been attacking government institutions, hotels, and military bases but have dealt huge loses after encountering several humiliating defeats.
