MOGADISHU (SMN) – The Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding today visited soldiers injured in the recent attack on Buulo Mareer Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Lower Shabelle region.
Lt. Gen. Okiding commended the soldiers for their bravery in fighting off Al-Shabaab militants and wished them quick recovery.
The soldiers are recovering at ATMIS Level Two Hospital in Mogadishu. General Okiding also extended his message of condolence to relatives and friends of those who died during the attack.
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the recent attack against the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base, staffed by Ugandan peacekeepers, in Buulo Mareer, Lower Shabelle, Somalia.
The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed as well as to the Government and people of Uganda. He wishes a speedy and full recovery to the injured.
The Secretary-General pays tribute to all ATMIS troops and expresses his appreciation for their service in support of peace and stability in Somalia.
The Secretary-General reiterates his call for international support to ATMIS and the Somalia security forces in their fight against violent extremism.
