Saturday June 21, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in coordination with Ugandan troops under the African Union Stabilization Support Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have on Saturday captured the strategic towns of Sabid and Anole from al-Shabab militants in the Lower Shabelle region.
The joint operation forced al-Shabab fighters to retreat, allowing allied forces to gain full control of the area. Security officials said troops are now conducting clearance operations to secure the towns and ensure the safety of local residents.
“This success demonstrates the steadfast efforts to defeat al-Shabab and lay the foundations for a peaceful and orderly state,” the SNA Command said.
The recapture of Sabid and Anole marks another milestone in the federal government’s push to reclaim territory from the al-Qaida-linked extremist group, which continues to carry out deadly attacks in the region.