The Lafta-gareen Forces Take Control of the Third City

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The militia loyal to Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen) has peacefully taken control of the town of Bardaale in the Bay region, making it the third town they have seized from the South West administration.

The capture of Bardaale comes at a time when they have changed their approach to taking over towns, after direct confrontations with the South West administration forces and the Federal Government forces turned into taking over some areas without resistance.

Sources in South West have indicated that Laftagareen is using low-level negotiations and financial incentives to gain the support of the forces in the towns, leading them to withdraw from the areas they control without a fight.

This method is different from previous battles where the militias faced resistance from the South West and federal forces in the towns.

On the other hand, the administration led by Aadan Mohamed Nur (Sheikh Aadan Madoobe) is facing increasing pressure, as important towns are slipping from its control.

The South West administration is looking at the steps it will take regarding the towns that have been seized and its ability to defend Baydhabo, which is the main hub of the administration.

The forces loyal to the former president of South West, Abdicasis Lafta-gareen, have previously taken over the districts of Buurhakaba and Qansaxdheere.

This development is further complicating the political and security situation in South West, with still no clarity on how the contest between the two sides will end.