Sign in to follow this  
Xaaji Xunjuf

The Garowe Clan enclave : We fought Against Somaliland not Khaatuumo

Recommended Posts

Garowe (RBC) Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland declared on Monday that Puntland forces aided Khatumo state in Buhodle fighting which killed at least 26 people on Sunday, RBC Radio reports.

The minister of fisheries and marine resources of Puntland Eng. Mohamed Farah Aden whispered the forces took part Sunday’s battle to defend the region from Somaliland’s invasion.

“Our forces were on high alert since we knew the military movement in the region, so on Sunday when they attacked Buhodle our forces resisted back.” Mr Aden who hails from Sool region told reporters in Garowe town, the base of Puntland.

“As far as we know high ranking military officer from Somaliland was killed in the battle and our side six soldiers were killed.” The minister admitted.

According to local sources Somaliland and Khatumo state forces clashed on Sunday in Las’anod and Buhodle but the minister of fisheries and marine resources of Puntland urged that Puntland forces stepped in after gunfire targeted their bases.

Las’anod and Buhodle towns had been hostile area since Somaliland military seized Las’anod town, the provincial capital of Sool region from Puntland in 2007. Meanwhile the newly established Khatumo state is fighting to dominate Sool and Sanag regions mostly under Somaliland control.

“It was planned aggression attack to seize new locations but luckily we have already got prepared and foiled their mission.” Mr. Aden added.

The comment of the Puntland minister comes as the warring sides of Somaliland and Khatumo officials claimed a victory over Sunday’s battle.

 

RBC Radio

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Sign in to follow this