DOLOW, GEDO (KAAB TV) – Fresh details have emerged regarding a violent overnight confrontation in the Dolow district of the Gedo region, where Jubbaland forces—reportedly backed by Ethiopian troops—launched an attack on a camp operated by Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).
According to eyewitnesses in Dolow, the offensive targeted a government military base late last night, sparking intense fighting between the opposing sides. The battle involved the use of various types of heavy weaponry and continued for several hours, shaking the surrounding area and alarming residents.
Preliminary reports indicate that the clash resulted in casualties among both the combatants and the local civilian population. However, the exact number of dead and wounded has yet to be confirmed by official sources.
The motive behind the assault remains unclear. However, local media reports suggest that the attack may have been carried out by forces loyal to former Jubbaland Security Minister Abdirashid Janan. Janan, a controversial figure, recently criticized the federal government’s appointment of a new NISA commander in the Gedo region—an appointment that has reportedly deepened tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Jubbaland administration.
This incident is the latest flare-up in a long-running political and military standoff between Mogadishu and the semi-autonomous Jubbaland region, with Gedo often serving as a flashpoint in their disputes.
Both the Federal Government and Jubbaland authorities are expected to issue official statements and potentially engage in negotiations or consultations over the coming hours in response to the violence.
As of this morning, the situation in Dolow has calmed somewhat, though local residents remain on edge. There is widespread fear that hostilities could reignite at any moment, plunging the region back into armed conflict.