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the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...murderous Moslems in Gedo region of southern Somalia.
The clash broke out after Jubbaland state troops attacked al-Shabaab bases near Luq district, according to local residents who spoke to Radio Shabelle via phone.
Local officials said the offensive came after receiving information that al-Shabaab was planning to use the base to launch attacks on the allied forces in the region.
Jubbaland claimed that weapons and technical vehicles belonging to al-Shabaab fighters were destroyed during the operation.
"During the confrontation, the two sides exchanged heavy and small weaponry that could be heard from long distances," said a villager who spoke to Radio Shabelle.