Gar-haye Posted December 31, 2007 [QOUTE] Islamists blow up Somali colonel Mogadishu residents run the constant risk of mortar attack The Islamist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Somali military official and his bodyguard in south Mogadishu. Colonel Farah Abdulle Ga'al and his bodyguard died when a landmine concealed under the colonel's chair exploded after he arrived at work. The incident occurred while fierce fighting continued between insurgents and government forces. Ethiopia-backed forces took control of Mogadishu from Islamists a year ago. The UN says that 60% of the city's residents have fled clashes in the city. 'Barbaric' On Sunday night, insurgents attacked three bases belonging to African Union peacekeepers, Somali and Ethiopian forces. Ethiopian troops reportedly responded with heavy artillery fire. At least two shells exploded in Bakara market, close to where the colonel and his bodyguard were killed. "He used to be there every morning to inspect the security operation, but this morning the land mine blew him up, it was a barbaric act and inhumanity," said Mogadishu's Deputy Mayor Abdi-fitah Shawey. Al-Shabab posted the claim of responsibility on its internet site. Earlier on Sunday, a woman and her five children were killed when a mortar round exploded in north Mogadishu. Another two people were reported to have been killed in the southern part of the city. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gar-haye Posted December 31, 2007 ^^OUCH THAT HURTS. two big shots taken away in 48 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 31, 2007 They will be replaced. May Allah grant them peace and their families strength. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allamagan Posted December 31, 2007 I heard that they planted a bomb under his office seat with a remote control device that been used to detonate the bomb. How smart and sophisticated they are! Eritrean imported technology, huh? BTW, Allaha u naxariisto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gar-haye Posted December 31, 2007 ^^Eritean imported or not. it seems to have effectively produced its desired effect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 31, 2007 He was killed by a small bomb that hit his vehicle. the other was a hand grenade. Nothing sophsticated. This is a price warriors have to pay Cayrow and others have been taken out of the picture, they are hiding and these types of attacks will not deter the TFG. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
