They were reported to have been killed by Al Shabaab militants on Friday night in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.
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However, the attackers have not been identified, but officials said tensions have increased between militias representing two clans vying for land
Hassan who made the disclosure on Monday in Mogadishu, said the battle took place in Suuj Valley in Nugal region, Northern Somalia.
He said government forces had overpowered the insurgents
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The warplanes had targeted two camps in the Gedo region, used by al-Shabab to cross into Kenya, the spokesman added
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