Al-Shabaab leader surrenders to Somali Forces
GOOBJOOG NEWS | LOWER SHABELLE: An Al-Shabaab leader who has been operating within Maya Farah village in Qoryooley district has surrendered to the Federal Government of Somalia security forces.
According to Major General Abdi Hassan Hulbale who is in charge of security in the lower Shabelle region, the Al-Shabaab leader surrendered to the 14th October brigade of the Somali national army in the Janale district.
Major General Abdi further said that the 40-year-old Al-Shabaab leader has been with the terrorist outfit for 9 years and rose through the ranks.
The number of Al-Shabaab leaders who have surrendered to the National Army over the past few days has been on the rise as the terror group continues to face defeat from government forces.
Federal Government of Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declared war against the Al-Shabaab and maintained his government’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in the country.