Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) executed a decisive operation Sunday, neutralizing thirteen members of the al-Shabaab terrorist group.
The precision strike targeted a clandestine meeting in Maha Saed, situated within the volatile Middle Shabelle region of the country.
Intelligence officials successfully intercepted five high-ranking leaders who were orchestrating fresh conspiracies and coercing local communities for forced support.
NISA identified the fallen commanders as Moalim Aseyr, Muhumed Ahmed Hassan, Ali Guuraale, Abdirahman Sheikh Ali Dhegey, and Moalim Adey.
These individuals allegedly spearheaded insurgent operations across the strategic provinces of Middle Shabelle, Galgaduud, and the Bay region.
Security forces also reported that eight additional conspirators sustained serious injuries during the intense confrontation at the meeting site.
Information Minister Daud Aweis confirmed that the operation effectively disrupted planned terrorist activities across three separate Somali provinces.
Al-Shabaab has waged a violent sixteen-year insurgency, frequently launching lethal attacks against security forces, government officials, and innocent civilians.
The Somali army continues to escalate its offensive against the al-Qaeda-affiliated group with critical support from various international partners.
The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission remains a vital ally, following a recent mandate extension by the UN Security Council.