Somalia’s NISA Forces Eliminate Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Strategic Operation

Key Operation in Lower Shabelle Region

Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has confirmed the successful neutralization of a high-ranking Al-Shabaab commander during a precision operation conducted by its elite Gaashaan forces. The targeted strike occurred late Saturday night in the Sabiid area of Lower Shabelle region.

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Details of the Counterterrorism Operation

While NISA has not disclosed the identity of the eliminated commander, security officials confirmed the complete destruction of the leader’s protective detail during the raid. Intelligence sources had been tracking the militant’s movements prior to the operation.

“NISA forces, who had closely monitored the movements of the leader, conducted the operation after confirming intelligence about his location. All militia members assigned to protect him were also eliminated at the scene,” the official statement read.

Expanded Military Campaign Against Al-Shabaab

In a related development, NISA reported significant airstrikes in the Ceel Hareeri area of Hiran region between Saturday and Sunday, resulting in the elimination of 46 Al-Shabaab operatives, including several senior commanders.

Leadership on the Frontlines

NISA Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sambaloolshe has been personally overseeing military operations in Hiran region for the past two days, demonstrating the government’s commitment to the counterinsurgency campaign.

Context: Al-Shabaab’s Ongoing Insurgency

The al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabaab militant group has maintained a violent insurgency against the Somali government for more than a decade. The organization continues to employ various attack methods, including frequent mortar assaults in the capital city of Mogadishu.

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