Somali National Army forces together with AU peacekeeping troops fought against al-Shabaab militants outside Qoryooley town of lower Shabelle region, witness said.

The witness said the fighting erupted after al-Shabaab fighters armed with launchers propelled grenades and machine guns attacked on allied forces, conducting security operation in Xero 1-aad and Xero 2-aad at outside in the town.

Reports indicated that the Somali forces with AU—AMISOM troops warded al-Shabaab militants off from the areas. The forces are controlling in the town.

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