In a significant blow to the Al-Shabaab militant group, Somali security forces carried out a meticulously planned operation in the Hilowle Gaab area of the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday night. The operation targeted Al-Shabaab members who had been extorting money from local residents and planning attacks against civilians.
According to Ibrahim Malin, the commander of the security forces, the operation resulted in the elimination of five Al-Shabaab militants. Several others were reportedly injured during the intense confrontation.
The security forces, acting on credible intelligence, launched a surprise raid on the militants’ hideout in the Libaaxo area of Middle Shabelle. The operation, which lasted approximately seven hours, was a meticulously planned and executed maneuver aimed at disrupting Al-Shabaab’s activities in the region.
During the operation, the security forces seized a cache of weapons and ammunition previously used by the militants to terrorize local communities. The successful operation has been hailed as a significant victory in the ongoing fight against the Al-Shabaab insurgency.
In recent months, Somali security forces have intensified their operations against Al-Shabaab militants in the eastern regions of Galgadud and the border areas between Middle Shabelle and Galgadud. These targeted operations aim to eliminate the militant group’s presence and disrupt their ability to carry out attacks against civilians.
The Somali government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating the threat posed by Al-Shabaab and restoring peace and stability throughout the country. The recent operation in Hilowle Gaab demonstrates the determination and capability of the security forces in combating the militant group’s activities.
As the fight against Al-Shabaab continues, the Somali government and its security forces remain vigilant, employing intelligence-driven operations to dismantle the militant group’s infrastructure and protect the lives of innocent civilians.
