Al-Shabab fighters attack strategic town in central Somalia | Government News

The armed group claims to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, but the Somali army disputes the battle outcome.

The al-Shabab armed group has claimed to have seized control of Adan Yabaal, a town in central Somalia and a logistical hub for the government forces, about 220 kilometres (130 miles) north of the capital, Mogadishu.

The fighters launched the raids before dawn on Wednesday, forcing the army to retreat after fierce battles, according to a security officer quoted by the Anadolu…