Local security forces launched a significant offensive late Thursday, seizing control of an Al-Shabaab stronghold in Biyo Cadle, a rural area near El Buur district in Somalia’s Galgaduud region. Military officials confirmed that the pre-dawn operation targeted a fortified militant base used for staging attacks on civilians.
According to military sources, the raid was a direct response to escalating militant activity in the region. While the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, initial reports suggest multiple fatalities on both sides. Security officials stated that several Al-Shabaab fighters were eliminated, and their base was captured, delivering a strategic setback to the group.
This latest operation is part of an intensified effort by local forces to weaken Al-Shabaab’s presence in central Somalia. Over the past month, authorities have carried out several successful missions, including a large-scale assault on El Buur that inflicted heavy losses on the militants.
Government officials reiterated their commitment to maintaining military pressure on Al-Shabaab, vowing to continue operations to secure the region and prevent further attacks.