Tuesday 1,July 2025 {HMC} Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commandos, in collaboration with Jubbaland’s Dervish forces, have killed at least 50 Al-Shabaab militants during military operations conducted over the past three days in the Lower Juba region.
According to a statement issued by the Federal Government on Monday, the joint operations were carried out in Maqooqaha and surrounding villages, targeting areas where Al-Shabaab fighters had regrouped following recent offensives in June 2025.
“More than 50 Khawarij militants, including key leaders, were killed in the operations. The forces also seized a significant cache of weapons and military equipment, and destroyed caves used by the militants as hideouts,” the statement said.
While the government confirmed the elimination of high-ranking Al-Shabaab members, it did not disclose specific names of the leaders killed.
The latest operations mark a continued escalation in anti-terror efforts by Somali and regional forces. The offensive follows a broader campaign in Lower Juba aimed at dismantling the terror group’s presence and restoring stability in the region.
Source Hiiraan online
