Between 35-40 people confirmed killed in a deadly ambush on Somali army convoy in Lower Shabelle region by heavily armed Al shabaab militants, spokesman said.
The spokesman of Lower Shabelle regional administration Mohamed Shino confirmed to Radio Shabelle that Al shabaab attacked military convoy carrying US-trained soldiers at Waantabe area, 45Kms away from Balli-dogle air base on Monday afternoon.
Mr Shino claimed that Govt troops have warded off the militants' ambush and killed seven Al shabaab fighters during the counter-attack which lasted for several hours.
According to pro-militants websites, Al shabaab killed between 35 to 40 Somali soldiers were killed in the attack ad destroyed four battle-wagons, a claim that Somali officials denied.
