Abdulkadir Khalif
7 September 2008
Mogadishu — Residents of Hodon, Waberi and Madina districts in Mogadishu heard heavy gunfire being exchanged by Somali insurgents and forces serving the African Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) early this morning.
The battle occurred at the strategic Km 4 Area where AU peacekeepers keep a unit from Uganda. The first gunfire was heard before Sahur or Daku that is the late supper regularly eaten by Muslims before start of fasting in the month of Ramadhan, from dawn to dusk, according to Mr Ismael Ahmed Abdulle who resides in Hodon district.
The attack took place
The spokesman of AMISOM, Major Barigiye Bahoku, stated that the attack took place in the wee hours. "Groups attacked our position at 3:10 am," said Major Bahoku in the morning. "We rebelled the attackers and we sustained no casualties. We are alert," he added.
According to residents, four civilians received were injured. The AMISOM spokesman did not tell of any casualty sustained by the attackers. "I do not know whether the attackers sustained any casualties," remarked Major Bahoku.
Asked how he felt about insurgents attacking the peacekeepers during the month of Ramadhan, Major Barigiye Bahoku expressed astonishment. "I am surprised that those who are attacking us are in the holy month of Ramadhan," said the officer.
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