Several soldiers from Jubbaland State reportedly defected to Somali National Army (SNA) forces in Raskamboni on Sunday.
Their defection is a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the federal government and Jubbaland administration.
According to local sources, the Jubbaland soldiers defected in four boats.
This comes after Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe issued a 15-day ultimatum for federal troops to leave the Somalia-Kenya border city.
The defections, if confirmed, could signal deep divisions within Jubbaland’s security forces and heighten tensions in an already fragile security situation.
This move may complicate efforts to address the broader political and security issues in the region, especially concerning federal-state relations and border security.
Further developments are expected as the situation unfolds.