(22-07-23) MUGADHISHU – Saturday witnessed a fatal ambush by extremist group Al-Shabaab in the Barire area, on the outskirts of the Awdhiigle district in Lower Shabelle. The attack left at least two soldiers dead and four more injured, according to eyewitness accounts and preliminary reports.
Witnesses reported a sudden, loud explosion in the area, followed by frantic gunfire from the troops. Two soldiers were reportedly killed on the spot, with the explosion’s immediate aftermath provoking panic and disarray within the ranks.
Simultaneously, a separate vehicular assault targeted the Federal Government’s militias on the outskirts of the Wallanweyn district. The soldiers, who were travelling on the road that connects the Wallaweyn district to the Warmaxan area, found themselves under fire in the unexpected attack.
Early reports from local medical services suggest that at least four soldiers suffered injuries in the assault. They were rapidly transported to the nearest medical facilities; their current conditions remain unknown.
