Somalia: Somali Forces, AMISOM Troops Capture Bibi Town

By NewsfromAfrica

Mogadishu  –  Somali  government  forces  with  the  support  of  AMISOM  troops  have  captured  the  strategic  town  of  Bibi  in  southern  Somalia.  

During  the  12:30pm  operation yesterday,  the  forces  faced  little  resistance  from  the  Al‐Qaeda  affiliated  terror  group,  Al‐Shabaab.  An  assortment  of  weapons  and  ammunition  was  also  recovered  from  the  fleeing  militants.  

Three  Somali  soldiers  sustained  minor  injuries  during  the  engagement  and  have  been  accorded  the  necessary  medical  attention.  AMISOM  forces  did  not  suffer  any  casualties.  Bibi  is  an  important  town  situated  at  a  road  junction  linking  it  to  Beles  Quoqaani  and  Afmadow.   

AMISOM  Force  Commander,  Lieutenant  General  Andrew  Gutti,  said  the  capture  of  the  town  would  help  enhance  security  for  the  population  in  the  area.  “AMISOM  is  committed  to  supporting  the  people  of  Somalia  as  they  endeavour  to  rebuild  their  country,”  he  said.  “We  will  continue  to  do  all  in  our  power  to  ensure  their  hopes  and  dreams  for  a  better  future  are  not  frustrated  by  the  terrorists,”  he  added.