Somalia: Puntland security forces recaptured port town for Qandala from ISIS
Security forces of northeastern region of Puntland, have wrested control of port town Qandala in Bari region after successfully pushing out faction linked to the Islamic State in Somalia, Garowe Online reports.
According to security official, the militants fled to nearby Mountains and Bin Ja’ael valley, whereas other reports said scores of militants among them injured fighters were spotted near Bur’a village.
Security and government officials are expected to hold press conference in Qandala village to give details on the security operations against the militant group.
Qandala coastal village is located 75 km east of Bossaso city and was seized by the militant group last October.