This archive report was first published on 17 May 2020.
On Sunday night, the Kenya Defence Forces in Somalia successfully foiled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants on Somali Security Forces (SSF) stationed in Bilis Qooqani.
According to Colonel Zipporah Kioko, KDF Spokesperson, about 20 Al Shabaab terrorists attacked the Somali Security Forces Station in Bilis Qooqani.
A KDF Unit stationed in the area responded immediately and dispatched a special platoon of soldiers to support the Somali Security Forces.
As a result, the KDF soldiers killed 5 Al Shabaab terrorists and recovered 5 AK 47 rifles and several rounds of ammunition.
Colonel Kioko emphasized that the KDF will continue to work closely with SSF in support of operations to restore peace and reduce the threat posed by Al-Shabaab, as well as build capacity of SSF and assist them in stabilization, reconciliation, and peace building in Somalia.
