Somali military repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab fighters in a Galgadud village.
The Somali National Army (SNA) repelled the attack carried out by members of the terrorist group on Friday evening.
Al-Shabaab terrorists planned an attack at El Lahelay village a few moments ago.
They were to attack a number of military bases in the region before their plans were thwarted.
A military source confirmed the attack on condition of anonymity.
He stated that a number of government troops and Al-Shabaab fighters lost their lives in the ensuing clashes.
Nevertheless, the military overpowered the terrorists.
Latest information from the region is that the terrorists took off into the nearest bushes.