NISA Conducts Coordinated Strikes Against al-Shabaab in Central Somalia

(MENAFN) Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced on Saturday that it carried out two coordinated operations against the al-Shabaab militant group in central Somalia, resulting in the deaths of more than 22 insurgents.

The first operation, conducted in the Dumaye area of Mudug, targeted senior leaders of the group, killing 15 militants, including four high-ranking figures, according to NISA. The second operation in the South-Central Hiran region focused on two houses harboring terrorists, killing approximately seven militants, among them two key financial operatives.

“These operations resulted in the killing of more than 22 conspirators who were engaged in organizing attempts against the security of the Somali people,” NISA said, adding that efforts to eliminate remaining al-Shabaab elements from hiding areas have been intensified.

Al-Shabaab has waged an insurgency against the Somali government for over 16 years, frequently targeting security forces, officials, and civilians. Since last July, the Somali army, backed by AUSSOM (African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia) and other international partners, has intensified operations against the group.

The UN Security Council renewed AUSSOM’s mandate for another year in December, under a UK-supported resolution extending authorization until Dec. 31, allowing continued support for Somalia’s central government.

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