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BAIDOA, Somalia — Commanders of the 60th Division of the Somali National Army convened an emergency security meeting in Baidoa on Saturday following an early morning attack by armed groups seeking to destabilize the city.

The meeting focused on strengthening security measures, enhancing coordination among security agencies, and accelerating efforts to prevent further threats to public safety. Officials attending the session praised the vigilance and swift response of security forces, who they said successfully thwarted the attack and prevented the assailants from achieving their objectives.

The emergency discussions came in the wake of clashes between the Somali National Army and forces loyal to former Southwest State President Abdiaziz Mohamed Hassan “Lafta-gareen.” Government forces subsequently pushed the armed elements out of Baidoa and reinforced security positions across the city.

Participants stressed the importance of maintaining close cooperation between security institutions and local communities to safeguard stability and protect civilians.