The Ministry of defense has confirmed the death of 10 UDF officers during clashes with militant Islamist group al-Shabab in Janaale, Somalia. This was disclosed to parliament by the Minister of state for Defense, General Jeje Odong, while briefing Members of Parliament on the attack to the UPDF in Somalia.
General Jeje said that Uganda lost 10 soldiers, the enemy lost 46 and two were captured alive. He said that the figure bigger than this reported in the media is false.
He noted that the bodies of fallen UPDF officers are being flown home; adding that after notifying their next of kin and family, the names of the deceased will be released.
On 1st September Alshabab attacked a UPDF unit at Janale, 90 km south East of Mogadishu.
Parliament observed a moment of silence for the slain soldiers.