Mogadishu, (SONNA) \u2014 The Macawisley community forces operating in Xarardheere district conducted a planned operation last night, directly targeting Al-Shabaab militants hiding in the village of Dumaaye in Mudug region.<\/p>\n
The operation resulted in the neutralisation of six Al-Shabaab fighters, and the forces recovered weapons and military supplies previously used by the group to threaten and harm civilians. The recovered materiel included four AK-47 riflesalongside other ammunition and equipment.<\/p>\n
In a separate incident, the Somali National Army (SNA) successfully disrupted a suicide attack attempted by Al-Shabaab in the vicinity of Dabagalo, located approximately 35 kilometres north-west of Xarardheere. The SNA thwarted the group’s efforts to destabilise security in the area.<\/p>\n
Additionally, another security operation took place along the route connecting Garasweyne and Moragabey – around 37 kilometres west of Xudur in Bakool region where government forces engaged an Al-Shabaab cell. The operation resulted in the elimination of five militants, including several key commanders, and the seizure of two AK-47 rifles and other military items.<\/p>\n
The identified commanders neutralised in this operation include:<\/p>\n
Ibrahim Aliow Mohamed Macalin<\/p>\n
Adam Mohamed Same<\/p>\n
Abdullahi Adan Dhere<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Defence and the Somali National Army Command commend the continued efforts of the SNA and Macawisley forces in dismantling the remaining networks of Al-Shabaab. The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to sustaining offensive operations until the Somali people can live under conditions of lasting peace, stability, and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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