Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) helped Jubbaland regional forces to repel an Al-Shabaab attack in Tabta, Lower Jubba on Monday night.
Security agents confirmed that the incident took place on October 26.
KDF forces are in the area as part of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). They joined the regional forces in thwarting the attack by the militants.
Residents also said that they heard the sound of gunshots in the area.
According to them, the militants had planned a raid on a military base in the region before they were repelled by the joint efforts of KDF and regional forces.
Nevertheless, there are no reports on casualties.