Terrorists from the al-Shabaab captured a U.N. helicopter in central Somalia after an unintended touchdown in a area below their management on Wednesday.
The helicopter took off from the central metropolis of Beledwayne and was heading to the just lately liberated city of Wisil in Somalia’s Galmudug state.
Mohamed Abdi Adan, Galmudug state safety minister, confirmed the incident and mentioned the helicopter landed within the neighborhood of Hindhere within the Galgadud area as a result of a technical fault.
The helicopter was carrying 9 passengers, together with help staff, army personnel, third-party contractors and foreigners.
Six of them have been taken hostage by al-Shabaab terrorists whereas two others escaped, safety officers informed Anadolu Agency (AA) on situation of anonymity as a result of restrictions on talking to the media.
The helicopter belonged to the U.N. mission in Somalia.
Source: www.dailysabah.com