We did, but none of our forefathers fought them in a battle field.The Majeerteen Sultanate wanted to invade Harar and sent 900 rifles to Geri Koombe. We always had issues with the Ethiopians.
I believe Puntland as a whole can fend off its enemies like it did in past history.
But this whole notion that we need other folks that historically weren't part of Warsangeli, Mijirtinia, or Hobyo to help/protect us is untrue.