Puntland forces have been conducting security operations in Galkayo, the capital of Mudug region, arresting dozons of suspected al-Shabaab members, reports said on Tuesday.
The operations according to Puntand security officer Muhaydin Ahmed Muse who spoke to Shabelle Media, the operations have been to secure the city of Galkayo and to force out al-Shabaab agents active in the city.
“The forces are conducting operations that will improve the security of Galkayo whether the insecurity is caused by al-Shabaab or other factors, our forces are committed to securing the city of Galkayo,” he added.