SOMALIA: UPDF Foils Fresh Al Shabab Attack

By Francis Otucu

The Uganda People’s Defense Force in Barawa has Friday morning foiled an attempted attack on its position.

This, after the forces blew two Al Shabab vehicles loaded with explosives.

No injuries on the UPDF side was recorded.

Army spokesman, Brig. Richard Karemire confirmed the incident.

“No soldier was injured in the fight and high alert is being maintained,” he said in a tweet.

“The forces in ambush successfully blew two enemy vehicles loaded with dangerous explosives.”

He noted that the UPDF in Somalia has been commended by the community for securing Barawe Airport, giving a bloody nose to the attackers.

“Mopping up operations continue,” he said.