Several killed in Al-Shabab attack on Jubaland army base

[Deeq A.]

More reports are coming out of heavy fighting between the Jubbaland and Al-Shabaab forces in the area of Abdalla Biroole in Lower Juba region.

The fighting came after Al-Shabaab attack on a military base in the village, resulting in unknown casualties of deaths and injuries.

Al-Shabaab claimed to have killed three Jubbaland troopers during the gun battle in which both sides used PKM and AK-47 rifles.

There are no comments from Jubbaland security officials on the attack.

Al-Shabab has been fighting Somali government and African Union troops for control of southern Somalia in recent years.

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