TFG, Ethiopian troops conduct security operation in Baidoa

Somali and Ethiopian forces in South-west city of Baidoa are reportedly conducting security operation in the city which has fallen into their hands on Wednesday.Reports say the operation started after a landmine exploded in an area called Afar-Irdod, targeting Ethiopian troops.There is no official Somali government comment regarding the operation.The operation comes a day after Somali and Ethiopian forces wrested the city from Al-Qaeda-backed Al-Shabaab rebel group without any bloodshed.Baidoa is a business route for most commodities that are transported from Mogadishu to other towns in the region. It also has an airport, which the rebel group is thought to have used to bring in weapons.Reports say the allied forces have set up bases on the outskirt of the city. They are also pitching tents in several other buildings including the area presidential palace, Hasey Factory and the area airstrip as well as an area called Asharow.Both Somalia and the African Union have applauded the capture of Baidoa, saying it is of huge significant for the Somali people.