Lafta-gareen's Forces Take Control of Key Town Near Baydhabo

Baydhabo (Caasimada Online) – The forces loyal to the former president of the South West State, Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed Lafta-gareen have taken control of the Qansaxdheere district in the Bay region, which is approximately 90KM from the city of Baydhabo.

Reports from the district indicate that some of the forces stationed there have surrendered to the troops supporting Lafta-gareen, while other soldiers have entered the camp of the Ethiopian forces located in the district.

Hassan Abdulqadir Mohamed, who is named as the security official for Lafta-gareen, stated in a statement that their forces have fully taken over the district and that they received a warm welcome from the local population.

“The South West State Darawiish forces have fully taken over the Qansaxdheere district, and we were warmly welcomed by the people of the district,” he said in his statement.

The takeover of the Qansaxdheere district comes at a time when the South West State administration is facing political and security tensions related to the struggle for leadership within the administration and the activities of the competing factions.

This move could create further pressure on the current political leadership in the South West State, as the situation in the district and the movements of the forces need to be closely monitored.

So far, there are no independent details regarding how Lafta-gareen's faction managed to take control of the district and the whereabouts of the previously stationed forces. Additionally, there is no official report regarding the casualties resulting from the takeover.