The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops and the Somali National Army (SNA) have liberated and taken control of the town of Adan Yabaal in Middle Shabelle region after a major offensive against the terrorist group Al Shabaab.
The joint forces confronted the militants in Moqokori and Mahaas in Hiiraan region, where they have been operating from lately, before driving them out of Adan Yabaal.
The civilian population, that had vacated the town to neighbouring districts for fear of collateral damage, is slowly returning to their homes in Adan Yabaal.
They are, however, facing acute shortages particularly water, as the fleeing Al Shabaab militants shelled the residential area, vandalized amenities, burnt foodstuffs and destroyed the generator that used to pump water from the only functioning borehole in town.
AMISOM and SNA are currently working with the Federal Government of Somalia to restore water and other essential services in Adan Yabaal. They are also conducting patrols and clearing the area of booby traps and IEDs planted by Al Shabaab.