(Sh. M. Network)- -- Heavy fighting... as opposed to the more usual name-calling or slapsy...
broke out in Somalia's Lower Jubba region on Tuesday after Al shabab fighters attacked positions manned by pro-government forces on the outskirts of Qoqani town, reports said.
Local residents in Qoqani town confirmed to Shabelle Media on Tuesday that the fighting was fierce and both warring sides traded heavy and small weapons, forcing residents to flee their homes to the safe locations in the region.
Figures on the casualties are yet to be established, but witnesses said Kenyan army helping Somali forces involved in the combat against Al shabab gun-hung tough guys at Qoqani town.
Reports indicated that the situation has returned to normal after the fighting subsided and the area is under full control of Somali and Kenyan forces tightening the security.
No Al shabab official was available for comment on the battle so far.
Last week, Somali and Kenyan forces took control of Afmadow, a town in southernSomalia, all without firing a shot.