President Guudlawe meets military leaders in Bal'ad to intensify anti-al-Shabab campaign

A delegation led by the President of Hirshabelle, Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe, arrived in Bal’ad district in the Middle Shabelle region on Sunday to strengthen anti-al-Shabab military operations.

President Guudlawe held meetings with senior military officials, including the Deputy Commander of the Somali Army Infantry, the Commander of the April 12 Division, the Commander of the 3rd Battalion, the Commander of the Training School, and other key officers.

The discussions focused on plans to liberate areas still under al-Shabab control in the Middle Shabelle region, and how to alleviate the challenges faced by the Somali people traveling along the road connecting Bal’ad and Jowhar.

President Guudlawe commended the Somali National Army, local forces, and the people for their efforts in liberating several strategic areas in the Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan regions over the past two years.