Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has carried out a series of targeted operations against the militant group Al Shabaab in the regions of Hiiraan, Galgaduud, and Lower Shabelle. Conducted in coordination with international partners, these raids resulted in the deaths of several senior Al Shabaab commanders and fighters and produced no civilian casualties, underscoring the precision of the planning and execution.
In the Hiiraan region, a precision raid in the Moqokori district killed senior Al Shabaab commander Abdi Hiiray and two other militants. Hiiray had been wanted for orchestrating deadly attacks and plots targeting civilians in Hirshabelle State. In Galgaduud, intelligence uncovered a cell organizing militant activities in Nooleeye village, leading to a strike that killed at least 11 Al Shabaab fighters. Meanwhile, in Lower Shabelle, a strike on a militant gathering in the village of Tugaarey, within Awdheegle district, killed more than 10 Al Shabaab members and wounded several others.
Somali authorities say these operations are part of a broader effort to weaken Al Shabaab’s operational capacity and prevent further threats to civilian populations. A government spokesperson emphasized that the targeted strikes demonstrate a commitment to dismantling terror networks that jeopardize Somalia’s peace and stability. The successes highlight the growing effectiveness of joint security efforts between Somali forces and their international partners.
Al Shabaab has been responsible for numerous attacks against civilians and government forces in recent years, making the weakening of the group crucial for long‑term peace and security in Somalia. As Somali forces continue to collaborate with international partners, the outcomes of these operations will be closely monitored by regional and international observers.
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