A combination of Gorgor and Haramcad forces destroyed Al-SHabaab hideouts in the Lower Shabelle region.
Officers from Gorgor, a Somali National Army (SNA) elite unit of commandos, and Haramcad, a special unit within the Somali Police Force (SPF) conducted the raid on September 30.
Lately, the presence of Al-Shabaab forces in the region has been increasing at a shocking level.
The planned joint military operation is designed to reduce or eliminate the presence of the militants in the region.
According to military sources, more similar operations would continue to secure the region, which is also preparing for local and parliamentary elections within the next few weeks.