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Somali Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack in Bakool Region |
2024-10-16 |
[ShabelleMedia] In a fierce nighttime engagement on the outskirts of Wajid district, in Somalia’s Bakool region, government forces successfully repelled an assault by al-Shabaab![]() bad boys, maintaining control over the contested area. The conflict erupted after al-Shabaab initiated the attack with artillery fire targeting the 60th Division base of the Somali army, leading to a direct confrontation. Although the battle’s darkness and the ongoing nature of the operations obscure the full extent of casualties, Somali military officials confirmed they thwarted the bad boys’ advance, with the strategic sites remaining under government control. Following the clash, the military presence in Wajid has been intensified, with troops conducting extensive sweeps for any remaining al-Shabaab fighters who participated in the assault. The situation as of now is reported to be stable, with no further festivities reported. |
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