MOGADISHU (Sunatimes) Somalia’s government troops confiscated on Friday a car carrying weapon supply to the Al-Qaeda linked rebel groups, official said.

A government military officer told the local media the troops stationing in Ex-control’s check point on the way to Afgoie district, 30 km away intercepted the car full of ammunition and explosive devices.

“The car now is our hand and after investigation we knew that it was heading to the strong holds of the rebel insurgents.” One of the army officers in condition of anonymity said.

The officer said the troops at the checkpoint have long been trying to tighten the security of all in and out of the capital.

The Islamist militant groups of Al-Shabaab and Hizbul Islam control much of districts in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia where they involve in almost daily attacks on AU and TFG locations.

The African Union has up to 8,000 strong peacekeepers in Mogadishu to protect the transitional federal government institutions like the presidential residence, airport and seaport.

By A Hersi