The Somali National Army (SNA) has announced the successful elimination of a high-ranking Al-Shabaab leader during a carefully planned military operation in the Warta Ey Door area, located 30 km north of Hudur.
The slain militant, identified as Abdullah Abubakar Ali, held several senior positions within the extremist group, most recently serving as its chief financial officer and overseeing the forced recruitment of children.
Somali National Army Dismantles A Network of Al-Shabaab Operatives
In a statement, the SNA confirmed that the operation was executed as planned, dismantling a network of Al-Shabaab operatives active in the region.
As part of the broader offensive, the SNA forces also captured several militant leaders and operatives during the liberation of Bariire, a strategically important town in the Lower Shabelle region.
A state media correspondent on the ground in Bariire interviewed captured fighters, including a senior commander who revealed he had been shackled by fellow militants prior to his arrest.
Another injured Al-Shabaab leader confirmed that all members of his unit were killed during the operation.
The Somali National Army decisive action marks another significant step in weakening Al-Shabaab’s operational capacity and restoring stability to key areas in southern Somalia.
