More details are emerging from an attack that began with explosions this morning by Al-Shabab on a base of the government forces and local forces in the area of Hawadley in the Middle Shabelle region.
A local source told us that up to three explosions were used in a car filled with explosives by Al-Shabab terrorist group.
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Reports say that after the attack, there was a face-to-face fight between the members of the attack and the troops in the base that was attacked. Various losses including death and injuries were caused by this attack, and now a tense situation is felt in the outskirts of Balcad district.
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The officers who were reported to have died in the explosions include the Commander of the 3rd Battalion, 27th Division of the Somali Military, Colonel Abshir Mohamud Mohamed (Shataqey) who was in charge of the station and other soldiers who were in the camp.
On the other hand, a news from the Al-Shabab group said that the attacking forces entered the base and captured weapons and vehicles.
Hawadley, one of the last areas to be taken over by government and local forces, is 20 km away from Balcad district in Middle Shabelle.