What really happened in Beled Xawo & Mandera clashes

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Police move to secure Mandera as Somalia clashes leave 10 injured



MONDAY MARCH 2 2020

Jubbaland forces are pictured atop a vehicle in Mandera town street, on the way to a local KDF camp, after withdrawing from the battle with troops of the Federal Government of Somalia on March 2, 2020. PHOTO | MANASE OTSIALO| NATION MEDIA GROUP


No attacks have taken place in Mandera town following clashes in neighbouring Somalia on Monday, the National Police Service has said.

Corporate Communication Director Charles Owino issued a statement following reports of explosions and heavy gunfire as Jubbaland forces and troops of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) clashed.

FGS troops have been camping at Bula Hawa, a town neighbouring Mandera, for the past month, planning a raid to capture a fugitive Jubbaland minister, who has been hiding in the county.

Mr Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur, alias Abdirashid Janan, escaped on January 28 from a Mogadishu prison, where he had been held since August 31, 2019.

He arrived in Mandera town on January 30 and was booked into a local hotel.


https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Polic...-forces-clash/1056-5475850-j9vq1bz/index.html

 

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The police service assured safety, saying security teams were on high alert and would work to prevent militants in Gedo, where Bula Hawa is located, from crossing into Kenya.

"We have also deployed security officers appropriately to ensure peace and tranquility prevails," Mr Owino said.

He warned the public against sharing unverified information, noting this causes panic.

He also asked the public to report suspicious activities to police using toll-free lines 112, 911 and 999.

A family escapes fighting in Mandera town is pictured leaving following fighting in neighbouring Bula Hawa, Somalia, on March 2, 2020. PHOTO | MANASE OTSIALO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

INJURIES

However, a doctor at Mandera County Referral Hospital reported that 10 people caught in the crossfire had been admitted there.

Dr Abdalla Hassan, the facility's medical superintendent, said six were civilians.

“The other four are men in uniform. I cannot tell whether they are military or police officers and where they are from,” he said.

Some of the patients said they were hit by stray bullets distances from the battlefield.

“I was at Mandera Police Station when I was hit, only to realise that it was by a stray bullet,” said a police officer admitted at the facility.

Mr Hassan Alinur, another patient, said he was shot in the abdomen.

“I had gone back home to check on my family after the battle begun. I was hit in my home by a stray bullet,” he said.

 

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The Jubbaland forces ran away to Kenya.



WITHDRAWAL

After the day of battle, Jubbaland forces were seen heading into a local KDF camp.

“Jubbaland forces have withdrawn and are being hosted at the KDF camp. Those with injuries are being treated here too,” said a source within the camp.

It was reported that the FGS forces made a significant move into Kenya, forcing the KDF to advise the Jubbaland forces to pull back.

“We cannot tell the exact number of casualties but a number of civilians and officers have perished,” a source said.

 

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Federal Government troops enter Kenya.


"It was reported that the FGS forces made a significant move into Kenya, forcing the KDF to advise the Jubbaland forces to pull back."

 

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Some of Jubbaland military officers, who escaped fighting in Bula Hawa, Somalia, are escorted to Mandera Police Station on March 2, 2020. At least 30 Jubbaland officers were received at the station. PHOTO | MANASE OTSIALO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

 

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Mandera residents call for those who are hiding in their town to be removed.

 

[kickz]

Basically Kenya helping their puppet state. And Somali Army working to free it

 

[Bohol]

Basically Kenya helping their puppet state. And Somali Army working to free it

Yep. Next time the KDF camp in Mandera might have to be bulldozed to make sure there is no more illegal crossings into Somalia border.

 

[Atoore]

After the day of battle, Jubbaland forces were seen heading into a local KDF camp.

dhabodilif ilaahow meel daran ka tuur they ran to Madow caws ku dhuunta.

 

[Awdalia Rising]

Guul Jubbaland Guul Kenya. More airstrikes for Gedo please

 

[Thinker]

the battle of beledxaawo has finished, the battle for dhobley is about to begin.

 

[Cam]

Guul Jubbaland Guul Kenya. More airstrikes for Gedo please

Troll. I doubt you're actually reer Awdal. You ride too hard for Sland and hate on Somalia too much.

May your habaar come back to you inshaAllah! Amiin.

 

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[kickz]

@Django and @Ferrari people are real wadanis

 

[Awdalia Rising]

Troll. I doubt you're actually reer Awdal. You ride too hard for Sland and hate on Somalia too much.

May your habaar come back to you inshaAllah! Amiin.

how did I ever ride for SLand? I’ve only made negative threads about SLand shall I post them to jog your memory? Keep it moving Qulle muncher