Saturday March 8, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali army forces, supported by local clan militia, killed at least 20 Al-Shabaab militants during a military operation in the Boos Hareri area of the Middle Shabelle region.
A government statement released on Saturday confirmed the operation, stating that the militants were repelled in an ambush, with heavy losses inflicted on the group.
"The forces, who were aware of the Khawarij attack, repelled it, dealing a heavy blow to the terrorists. During the battle, 20 conspirators, including senior leaders and militias, were killed," the statement read.
The federal government also reported that the allied forces seized vehicles and military equipment from the Al-Shabaab group. The raid inflicted significant damage on the militant group, which has recently ramped up attacks in the Middle Shabelle region.
As military operations continue in the region, the federal government remains committed to expelling Al-Shabaab militants from the area, the statement added.