Lafta-gareen's Forces Take Over Golweyn and Senior Commander Killed in Explosion

Buulo-mareer (Caasimada Online ) – Further details are emerging about the casualties resulting from a heavy battle that took place today in the Golweyn area of the Lower Shabelle region, which is said to have involved government forces and those loyal to the former President of South West State, Abdikasiis Hassan Mohamed (Lafta-gareen).

The battle, which lasted for hours, occurred after Lafta-gareen's forces launched an attack on the area, subsequently engaging in combat with the troops stationed there, with reports indicating that the fighting resulted in both deaths and injuries.

Reports indicate that the attacking forces loyal to Abdikasiis Lafta-gareen have taken control of Golweyn, and the situation remains highly tense.

On the other hand, a rescue team led by the security commander of Buulo Mareer, Abdisaalan Qoobeey, was targeted by a landmine explosion at a place known as Atuunyo while they were responding to Golweyn, resulting in the death of the commander and some of his guards.

Local sources have informed us that the explosion hit the vehicle in which the commander was traveling, with the bodies and injuries being transported to the town of Buulo-mareer from where the convoy had initially departed.

There has been no statement from the administration of the Lower Shabelle region and South West State regarding the battle that took place today in Golweyn and the explosion targeting the rescue forces in the area, aimed at defending against the attackers.

Previously, forces loyal to Lafta-gareen have carried out attacks in Bay and Bakool, seizing important areas and districts from the administration of Aadan Madoobe.