Prof Abdiwali Mohamed Ali Gaas, The president of Puntland state of Somalia has welcomed the surrender of former Al Shabab commander in GalGala Mountains, the Al Shabab’s hub in Puntland regions. The President however stated that Puntland has not forgiven him.
President Gaas speaking to Voice of America said that Puntland government is welcoming the surrender of the man who launched Al-shabab group in Gal Gala Mountains in Puntland regions and is ready to welcome anyone who wants to leave the Al-qaida linked Al Shabab militants.
Meanwhile discussions within Puntland government leaders on how to deal with Atam, the former senior Al Shababa commander in Puntland states is about to commence according to President Gaas and will give out decision soon.
The president however assured that Puntland will stay firm in fighting the remnants of Al Shabab in Gal gala.
Sheikh Atam was the a senior Alshabab member and commander of the militants in Puntland regions. Puntland government officials, clan elders and religious clerics were assassinated in Puntland by Al Shabab during term of Sheikh Atam as the commander of Al Shabab in Puntland