Twelve Al-Shabaab have been killed and several others were injured in security operations in northeastern Somalia.

In a statement, Puntland Security Forces said Puntland troops conducted operations in several villages in the outskirts of Bossaso town.

 

The operations took place in Madarshoon, Karin Haragod, Maridle, Dindigle and Harweyn villages of Al-Madow ranges which lies 53 km southwest of Bosaso town.

 

"The Puntland Security Forces (PSF) launched coordinated operations against Al-Shabaab the statement reads. "The forces killed 12 Al-Shabaab fighters and wounded a number of fighters.

 

The statement said the forces took control of Al-Shabaab bases in areas.

 

In a separate operation in Bossaso and Galkayo towns, Puntland forces detained several Al-Shabaab and ISIS suspects.