Gedo, (SONNA) — The Somali National Army (SNA) operating in the Gedo region has repelled an attack launched by militias acting under the command of the court-wanted Ahmed Madoobe.
In the early hours of this morning, militias loyal to the court-wanted Ahmed Madoobe, led on the ground by Mahamoud Sayid Adan, carried out an unprovoked assault on SNA positions on the outskirts of Beled Hawo district.
The National Army successfully repelled the attack, dispersed the assailants, captured ten of the militia members alive, and took full control of the locations from which the assault had been organised.
During the defensive operation, two brave soldiers of the national army: Lieutenant Mohamed Hassan Guutaale and Private Ali Muhumed Gooni, were martyred. The Ministry of Defence prays that Allah accepts their sacrifice. Three other soldiers were wounded and are currently receiving medical care.
The situation in the area is now calm, and the national army remains fully engaged in securing the region, maintaining stability, and safeguarding the civilian population of Gedo.
The Ministry of Defence strongly condemns the criminal acts carried out by these militias and commends the professionalism and courage of the national forces in foiling attempts to undermine the country’s security and unity.
Finally, the Ministry issues a clear warning to the militias misled by the court-wanted Ahmed Madoobe to lay down their arms, surrender to the national army, and cease their involvement in actions that target the existence of the Somali state.
The Ministry also calls on the people of Gedo to continue standing alongside the national forces and their commanders to prevent any threat to the country’s security.
