The South West State administration has warned residents to stay away from areas where forces loyal to former South West President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and Al-Shabaab militants are present, citing planned military operations against the militant group.<\/p>\n
South West State Security Minister Isaaq Mohamed said the administration was preparing airstrikes and military operations targeting Al-Shabaab positions in parts of the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are targeting Al-Shabaab militants in areas of South West. We urge civilians to stay away from areas where these groups are present,\u201d Isaaq Mohamed said.<\/p>\n
The minister called on residents to exercise particular caution around areas experiencing military activity and locations identified as potential targets of security operations.<\/p>\n
The warning comes amid continuing political and security tensions in South West State between the administration backed by the Federal Government and forces aligned with former President Laftagareen. Al-Shabaab also maintains a presence in parts of the state.<\/p>\n
The minister said government and security forces were prepared to take military action against Al-Shabaab and urged civilians to avoid areas where the group and forces opposed to the government are believed to be operating.<\/p>\n
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