... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...bully boyz launched a heavy assault on the town.
The heavy clash saw intense fighting between the bully boyz and Somali National Army (SNA) forces, who were supported by local militia fighters from the area.
While the exact toll of casualties remains unclear, both sides sustained significant losses during the confrontation. However,
there's more than one way to skin a cat...
Somali military officials confirmed that they successfully repelled the attack and currently control the area, with the situation now reported to be calm.
Colonel Ali Mohammed Jimcale, a senior SNA officer stationed in the region, told the media that al-Shabaab had attempted to seize Nuurdugle but were met with strong resistance from Somali forces. He stated that the bully boyz suffered heavy losses, with several of them killed during the fighting.