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The Somali National Armed Forces have conducted a series of operations across parts of the Bakool and Bay regions, killing several senior members of the Al Shabab terrorist group, the Defence Ministry announced in a statement on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported.
The ministry said that Somali forces killed Mohamed Abdi Mohamed Nur, also known as Goofoow, a senior terrorist group member who was responsible for several attacks on civilians in the region.
He was killed in a precision operation in Abal village, a strategic village located 21 kilometres south of Hudur, the provincial capital of the southwestern Bakool region, it added.
“During the operation, the forces also seized weapons and documents detailing plots intended to disrupt security and stability in the area,” the statement said.
Two other key Al Shabab members killed
In a separate military operation, two key Al Shabab operatives, Yahye, also known as Abu Khalid, a key organiser of terrorist attacks, and Sharif Amir, were killed, it also said.
According to the statement, Amir was injured and later died as a result of the severe injuries sustained during the engagement.
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