Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, widely known as Farmajo, said Sunday he authorized Special Forces who destroyed Al-Shabaab’s main military training base in Middle Jubba in southern Somalia. Farmajo described the raid which took place on Sunday near Sakow as “successful strike” and destroyed a key Al-Shabaab command and supply hub.”I authorized our special forces with the support of our international partners to conduct a strike against an Al-Shabaab training camp near Sakow, Middle Juba region. This will ultimately disrupt the enemy’s ability to conduct new attacks within Somalia,” he said in a statement issued in Mogadishu.
The Somali leader said when he took office that security will be top priority for his administration, noting that the Sunday strike will enhance security and reduce the threats of Al-Shabaab.”We have long suffered at the hands of Al-Shabaab which is supported by global terror networks. We and our international partners will take every possible precaution to protect our civilian population from harm during these operations while targeting terrorists,” he said.
He said the militants have been responsible for the deaths of Somalis, adding that he has personally met the families and the victims of several Al-Shabaab attacks.”For those who have suffered under Al-Shabaab, and for the rest of Somalia, I want you to know that we are committed to defeating Al-Shabaab and uniting our people,” Farmajo stressed.Local residents had earlier said military jets carried out an overnight airstrike in Southern Somalia, targeting the militants’ bases.