Saturday June 21, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in
coordination with Ugandan troops under the African Union Stabilization Support
Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have on Saturday captured the strategic towns of
Sabid and Anole from al-Shabab militants in the Lower Shabelle region.

The joint operation forced al-Shabab fighters to retreat,
allowing allied forces to gain full control of the area. Security officials
said troops are now conducting clearance operations to secure the towns and
ensure the safety of local residents.

In a statement, the Somali National Army hailed the
operation as a major step in the government’s ongoing campaign to dismantle
terrorist strongholds and expand state authority across southern Somalia.

“This success demonstrates the steadfast efforts to defeat
al-Shabab and lay the foundations for a peaceful and orderly state,” the SNA
Command said.

The recapture of Sabid and Anole marks another milestone in
the federal government’s push to reclaim territory from the al-Qaida-linked
extremist group, which continues to carry out deadly attacks in the region.