The Al shabaab fighters, which US alleges to be Al Qaeda’s surrogate in the horn of Africa, have claimed victory over fighting with Kenyan military in southern Somalia.
Sheikh Abdi-aziz Abu Mus’ab, a spokesperson for Al shabaab told the local press that they have battled with Kenyan forces just outside of Dhobley in Lower Jubba region.
The fighting started after Al shabaab fighters ambushed Kenyan military in Lower Jubba region, according to Al shabaab spokesman.
He said they killed a number of Kenyans and burnt down five of the military wagons during the combat. Three of the burnt down wagons were dragged back by Kenyan forces, the official added.
The Al shabaab movement has vowed they will keep on their struggle against what they called Kenyan incursion in Somalia.
For his part, Abdinasir Sayrar, a spokesperson for Rasmkaboni group, speaking to local radio has denied the claims made by Al shabaab.
Kenya has not released any comments about the fighting on Thursday so far.
Source" The Mareeg Online
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