At Least 12 Killed in Roadside Bombing Near Baidoa, Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility

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    At Least 12 Killed in Roadside Bombing Near Baidoa, Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility

    BAYDHABO, Somalia (KAAB TV) – At least 12 people were killed in a roadside explosion in Sariitow village near Awdiinle town, west of Baidoa, Somalia, on Friday.

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The explosion targeted a pickup truck used by security forces, leaving at least nine others injured.
BAYDHABO, Somalia (KAAB TV) – At least 12 people were killed in a roadside explosion in Sariitow village near Awdiinle town, west of Baidoa, Somalia, on Friday.

The explosion targeted a pickup truck carrying security forces, resulting in at least nine others being injured.

The militant group al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Among the victims were 12 soldiers, including two officers: Somow, the deputy commander of the Darawish militia in Bardale district, and Ibrahim Ali Adan, also known as Ibrahim Rakow, who served as the head of finance for the South West administration in the area.


The South West State authorities have yet to comment on the incident, underscoring the persistent threat posed by al-Shabaab in the region.

Many cities in South West State remain under siege by al-Shabaab, making road travel difficult and dangerous.

Ethiopian forces operating under the African Union have been the primary security providers in the region.


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