Bosaso (Sunatimes) At least ten people have died and four others wounded when armed militias attacked Puntland security forces in Bosaso, Bari region.

Reports say armed militias ambushed security forces at Bosaso’s 26th June neighbourhood, a time they were pursuing a pirate man who is said to be part of sea gangs who have hijacked Somaliland bound oil carrier, MV Jubba, a month ago.

One of the security officers was killed during the attack while several others sustained injuries and are now recuperating in Bosaso main hospital where they are under going treatment. Another militia man has also died in the hospital while undergoing medical treatment.

There are also reports of civilian casualties during the attack.

Security officers took control of a building used by the militia. But it is not clear whether they are holding any militia men captured inside the building.

Area security officials remained tight-lipped about the issue due to its sensitivity.

By Rooble Dirir