Two low flying warplanes dropped five bombs into an area just five kilometres from Gumbah settlement, according to a local government official in Gumbah, Gure Ali Omar.

Omar said the airstrikes caused no casualties or damage but has instilled fear among local residents and fishermen.

He added that the reason behind the aerial attack in the area still remains unknown, claiming that there were no piracy activities in this area.

It was not yet clear who carried out the attacks.