Wednesday September 25, 2024
Kismayo (HOL) – Heavy fighting broke out between Jubbaland Darwish forces and al-Shabab militants on Tuesday in the Lower Jubba region, resulting in the deaths of at least six al-Shabab fighters, with others wounded.
The battle occurred on the outskirts of Janay Abdalla village, a strategic area near Kismayo after the second battalion of the Jubbaland Darwish army launched an offensive against al-Shabab members who were planning an attack in the area.
A Jubbaland Darwish army officer reported to national media that the forces successfully killed six al-Shabab militants and inflicted several injuries on the remaining fighters.
Janay Abdalla remains a key location vital for defending the city of Kismayo, which serves as the temporary headquarters of the Jubbaland administration.