Friday, July 4, 2025 — HAN
Mogadishu — New details have emerged about a coordinated operation by the Ma’awiisley local militia in the Guulane area of Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region.
The offensive, launched on Thursday afternoon, resulted in the deaths of two senior Al-Shabaab commanders along with two of their bodyguards. The commanders were identified as Ali Abukar Mohamed Saqle, widely known as Ali Habad, and Mohamed Adow Isse.
Ahmed Dhagey Hurshow, the Ma’awiisley commander in charge of operations in Guulane, told state media that the mission went according to plan.
“These commanders were key figures behind Al-Shabaab’s attacks in Middle Shabelle. Today, we have put an end to their reign of terror through a successful and blessed operation,” said Commander Hurshow.
He added that similar operations targeting Al-Shabaab’s leadership will continue until the group is fully expelled from the region.
