Top Al-Shabaab Leader Eliminated in Targeted Somali Security Operation

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: In a major counterterrorism victory, Somali security forces have eliminated a high-ranking Al-Shabaab leader, Macallin Qaddiid, in a precision operation in the Kooney area of Berdale district, Bay region.

Qaddiid, a key figure within the militant group, was the main orchestrator of Al-Shabaab’s extortion network, responsible for forcibly collecting funds from Somali citizens to finance terror operations.

His elimination marks a significant blow to the group’s financial structure.

During the successful raid, security forces also seized a cache of weapons and other critical materials linked to Al-Shabaab’s operations.

Officials hailed the mission as a crucial step in weakening the terrorist network and advancing Somalia’s fight for peace and stability.

This latest operation underscores the Somali government’s relentless efforts to dismantle Al-Shabaab’s influence and eliminate key figures sustaining its terror agenda.

Authorities reaffirm their commitment to pursuing remaining militant leaders and restoring security across the country.