Shooting off Somalia coast injures maritime soldiers 

According to the sources, the boat fled after the attack by Galmudug maritime troops. Last month, the regional Coast Guard captured a Yemeni boat illegally fishing off the coast of the horn of Africa country.

News Keydmedia Online
13 April 2021

MOGADISHU, Somalia - At least two regional coastal guards have been wounded following a shootout between naval forces and gunmen on a boat illegally fishing in Somalia’s waters.

The internal security ministry of Galmudug state of Somalia has confirmed the incident, saying it took place April 11 after the maritime forces came under fire while chasing the foreign boat off the Hobyo coast.

The shooting left an officer and a Marine who was part of the operation wounded, according to the statement obtained by KON. It is unclear whether the boat has been captured or escaped at the time.

According to the sources, the boat fled after the attack by Galmudug maritime troops. Last month, the regional Coast Guard captured a Yemeni boat illegally fishing off the coast of the horn of Africa country.

Galmudug said it is committed to conducting operations to ensure the security of the coastline, and to combat illegal fishing by foreign boats and vessels looting the fish and marine resources.

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