MOGADISHU (Mareeg)—Planes flying with low level have been seen in the port town of Kismayo 500 km south of the Somali capital Mogadishu overnight, witnesses said on Friday.

Residents say they could hear load sound coming from the planes which were repeatedly flying over the city. It is not known the motive behind the planes and which country they belonged to.

Residents expressed concern about the planes which were flying over the city. Al Shabaab militants control the town after they wrestled the control of the town with its rival Hizbul Islam group.

So far, there is no word from al Shabaab militants in the town.  The militants claimed before now they shot down an American drown near Kismayo.

Mareeg Online