Locals in the town confirmed to Sunatimes that militants deserted their bases and fled to Wanlaweyn town, Lower Shabelle region.

Somali and Ethiopian troops left Baidoa town yesterday in effort to attack rebel bases in Bur-hakaba and take over the town from the militants.

Reports say the allied forces are now pitching tents on the outskirt of the town and are expected to roll in any time from now. The allied forces have been vowing to oust the militant rule in the entire region.