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3 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Galgaduud Region

Storyline:Security, War on Al-Shabaab

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: At least three Al-Shabaab militants including a top leader identified as Mirre Cagdheer have been killed in a targeted operation at Ceelgaras village, Galgaduud region.

During the operation, six other militants were wounded, including the local leader of Ceelgaras, known as Abuu Salmaan, and Jabriil, who was identified as Al-Shabaab’s financial head in the region.

Sources privy to the operation said the wounded militants were transported by their allies to Galhareeri town in the Galgaduud region for treatment.

The sources further stated that Somali security forces are in pursuit of the remaining militants who fled the area, ensuring they are unable to regroup or establish new positions.

This operation is part of ongoing efforts by Somali security forces and local militias to dismantle Al-Shabaab’s strongholds and restore stability in Galgaduud.