Authorities in northeastern Somalia have accused Puntland forces of launching an attack on the disputed Buu’ame district, as political and security tensions continue to rise in the region. The incident highlights renewed friction between Puntland and neighboring local administrations over governance and territorial claims.

Security forces say they have killed a number of Al-Shabaab militants during a targeted operation in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, in a move officials describe as part of intensified efforts against the Islamist insurgency.

The Puntland administration has launched a large-scale police training program aimed at modernizing its security forces and strengthening law and order across the region. The initiative, which involves around 1,000 new police recruits, marks a major step in Puntland’s long-term security reform strategy.