AMISOM repulse Shabaab attack in Dhusamareb

African Union forces repulsed an attack by the militant group Al-Shabaab at their base in Dhusamareb Friday evening.

Military sources said the AMISOM troops foiled the attack following prior intelligence on the offensive.

The attack on the military base located at Dhusamareb airport resulted in a fierce clash that lasted for about 15 minutes, a military man told state media.

“The AU forces got intelligence earlier of an impending attack and successfully managed to repulse the militants,” the source said adding the militants suffered casualties.

AMISOM has not commented on the development yet.

Dhusamareb recently hosted heads of regional and federal governments for electoral talks.