Rebels, Government forces clash in Hudur

Published On: Monday, November, 19 2012 - 21:52:06 This post has been viewed 792 times

A fierce fighting has reportedly erupted between Somali forces and Al-Shabaab militants in an area on the outskirt of Hudur town on Sunday afternoon.

The fight reportedly occurred when heavily armed militants stormed government military bases near Hudur town.

Area district commissioner Mohamed Moalim Ahmed claimed victory over the Al-Shabaab fighters saying that they killed eight militants during the fight.

He said few of their soldiers sustained injuries. The Al-Shabaab has not yet commented on the incident.

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