MOGADISHU [SMN] – A convoy of military carrying Col Saney Abdulle was targeted by a landmine blast between Jowhar and Balad.
Up to 10 soldiers were confirmed dead, while most of the moving military vehicles were affected by the blast.
Col. Saney Abdulle was not in the vehicle that was hit by the blast but was part of a convoy heading to Jowhar.
In Jowhar in the coming days, there will be elections for 3 seats one of which is the election of the colonel to Jowhar.