UPDF Captures Somali Territory From Al-Shabaab
Earlier media reports indicated that the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Katumba Wamala also joined the contingent at the frontline in making final preparations for the operation to conquer territory through meetings with the commanders and giving morale to the troops. The statement says that Battle Group XVII Commander, Col Bob Ogiki whose unit conducted the operation, briefed troops about the significance of the move.
"Securing Aysoora will allow free movement of the population that has
been restricted up until now, it will also facilitate the provision of
the much needed humanitarian assistance to the local population,” Ogiki
said. He added that the capture of Aysoora denies Al-Shabaab another
source of illegal income after a string of defeats and the loss of their
major source of revenue in Baraawe and many other places: "This
operation should be a demonstration of AMISOM’s continuing determination
to support the people of Somalia as they embark on a new path of
renewal and reconstruction,” he said.
UPDF Captures Somali Territory From Al-Shabaab
01 December - Source: New Vision - 380 Words The Somali National Forces supported by African Union Forces from Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent have overpowered Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia, flashing them out of Aysoora tow