Wednesday -1, May 2024 {HMC} There are multiple reports of heavy fighting between federal government forces and Al-Shabaab fighters in Sabit, near Afgoye town in the Lower Shabelle region.
The conflict began after Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly attacked a Somali military base in the area, resulting in a direct battle with federal government forces. The government forces successfully repelled the attack.
According to a local source, the battle lasted several hours and involved various types of weapons. However, the official casualty figures have not yet been confirmed.
Federal government officials in the area stated that they successfully pushed back Al-Shabaab attackers from the Sabit area and are now conducting operations to stabilize the region.
Al-Shabaab fighters, on the other hand, claimed they attacked federal government forces in the Said area and inflicted heavy losses on the government forces stationed there.
The situation in the area remains tense, with government forces actively conducting operations in the aftermath of the battle.
