Somali and African forces intensify joint patrols in the Lower Shabelle region to confront the challenges

The Somali Armed Forces and soldiers of the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMS) intensified joint patrols along the main supply route between the towns of Afgooye and Bulumerer in the region.

These patrols aim to discover and dismantle explosive devices planted along the road and thwart the establishment of illegal checkpoints by Al-Shabaab.

The main supply route between Afgooye and Boulumrere is a vital artery for the transport of goods and people, making it a prime target for insurgent activities, which has forced the authorities to take security measures to ensure the unhindered movement of goods and people.