Sunday November 26, 2017
GALKIO,(HOL)-Puntland Navy forces on Saturday apprehended four terror suspects in Gar'ad town as they were regrouping to launch attacks in Puntland.
In a security operation which is taken by the security forces reportedly detained three Yemeni nationals and one Somali in the remote coastal town following a public tip obtained by the regional forces.
Gar'ad police chief, Abdinur Abdullahi Hirsi said the apprehended suspects claimed to have docked at Gar'ad port for refueling.
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Police is interrogating them for further details on their aim to the region” said Hersi.
Gar'ad which is a former Pirate stronghold was last year captured by Al-shabaab milatants before fleeing the town as a result of an intense fight with Puntland forces.
Last week, unconfirmed reports claimed that Alshabaab fighters from Harar-dhere town have been regrouping in the region to carry out attacks.
The region coast lies near the war torn Yemen where Al-Qaida and Ismalic State militants are active.
Early November, U.S. unmanned planes carried out their strikes against British mullah led IS fighters in Qandala village.