Somali security service members have launched a large-scale sweep in Waaberi district following a security threat, officials said.
Somali government security forces commenced door-to-door searches at dawn on Friday in several neighbourhoods in Wadir district.
Waberi district commissioner said security forces began operations, searches aimed at Smoke out Al-Shabaab members who blend in with the people.
Residents said members of the security forces were on friday deployed around the main streets of the town.
“They are checking everybody. They have arrested two youths, whom they suspected of being members of al-Shabaab,” said a resident who sought anonymity.
Another colonel told the media that the move was aimed at eradicating “anti-peace” groups as well as restoring peace and security around the town.
“This is a normal security operation of the police aimed at ensuring peace and security of our community and eliminate a few elements who want to cause trouble,” he said.
