Somali government forces and their AMISOM allies subsequently launched offensives in January 2012 on the insurgent group's last foothold on the northern outskirts of the city.
Pasukan pemerintah Somalia dan sekutu AMISOM mereka kemudian melancarkan serangan pada Januari 2012 di pertahanan terakhir kelompok pemberontak di pinggiran utara kota.