Sunday 29,June 2025 {HMC} Somali National Army (SNA) elite Danab Commandos, in coordination with international partners, killed more than 37 al-Shabab militants during a planned military operation in the Lower Jubba region, the Ministry of Defense announced Saturday.
The operation targeted Maqoogaha village, located approximately 13 kilometers west of Buulo Xaaji, an area known to harbor militant activity.
A statement from the SNA said the casualties included several key al-Shabab leaders, whose identities will be released after formal verification.
“This operation is part of a broader offensive aimed at dismantling al-Shabab’s network and eliminating its capacity to threaten national security,” the statement said. “The Somali National Army, particularly the Danab Commandos, remains fully committed to protecting civilians and securing the country’s future.”
The Ministry of Defense praised the the Danab forces and acknowledged the critical support provided by international partners in executing the operation.
Officials added that efforts to eradicate al-Shabab continue across multiple fronts, with additional offensives planned in the coming weeks.