The Garowe Clan enclave : We fought Against Somaliland not Khaatuumo

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Garowe (RBC) Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland declared on Monday that Puntland forces aided Khatumo state in Buhodle fighting which killed at least 26 people on Sunday, RBC Radio reports.

The minister of fisheries and marine resources of Puntland Eng. Mohamed Farah Aden whispered the forces took part Sunday’s battle to defend the region from Somaliland’s invasion.

“Our forces were on high alert since we knew the military movement in the region, so on Sunday when they attacked Buhodle our forces resisted back.” Mr Aden who hails from Sool region told reporters in Garowe town, the base of Puntland.

“As far as we know high ranking military officer from Somaliland was killed in the battle and our side six soldiers were killed.” The minister admitted.

According to local sources Somaliland and Khatumo state forces clashed on Sunday in Las’anod and Buhodle but the minister of fisheries and marine resources of Puntland urged that Puntland forces stepped in after gunfire targeted their bases.

Las’anod and Buhodle towns had been hostile area since Somaliland military seized Las’anod town, the provincial capital of Sool region from Puntland in 2007. Meanwhile the newly established Khatumo state is fighting to dominate Sool and Sanag regions mostly under Somaliland control.

“It was planned aggression attack to seize new locations but luckily we have already got prepared and foiled their mission.” Mr. Aden added.

The comment of the Puntland minister comes as the warring sides of Somaliland and Khatumo officials claimed a victory over Sunday’s battle.

 

RBC Radio

[bilan]

adigu sheekaadaadu waa aabe kan yar iga celi kan weyn anigaa iska celinayee.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Bilan this is not about me this is the Minister talking he is said it all not Xaaji Xunjuf.

[burahadeer]

puntland the attention seeker:D

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

^^ Could be