Mogadishu, (SONNA) – Over the past three days, Somali National Army forces have conducted sustained security operations across Lukugooraw, Xaaway-Heedaw, Dabgal, and Ceel-Lahelay in Bakool region. Deputy Commander of the 9th Battalion, Lt. Col. Elmi Aden Isaq, confirmed the clearance of key hideouts used by Kharijites militants.