​At least nine Al-Shabaab terrorists, including experts in explosive manufacturing, were killed in operations conducted by Somali intelligence, supported by international forces, in the Lower Shabelle region on Saturday.
​During the operation in the Lower Shabelle region, six heavy engines used by the terrorist group to manufacture explosives were also destroyed, according to a statement from the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).
​The NISA statement noted that those killed included “senior commanders” Abiikar Nuur, who oversaw the engines and vehicles, and Abdifitah Mohamed Hassan, who served as the chief mechanic in charge of preparing explosives.
“These planned operations are part of the efforts to dismantle terrorists bases and organizational networks, preventing future terrorist plans,” the statement said.
