Puntland government forces exchange mortar fire with militants in Bari region

Garowe-(Puntland Mirror) Puntland’s government forces and militia led by the former Bari governor has exchanged mortar fire for several minutes on Thursday morning in a remote southern of Armo district in Bari region at Puntland.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

This development comes two days after some 200 militants led by the former Bari governor, Abdisamad Mohamed Gallan have arrived in Kalabayr village which lies about 45 km south of Bosaso port town.

Puntland Mirror contacted Puntland’s security officials for confirmation of the event but did not receive by the time of publication.