Somalia’s Gaashan Forces Deliver Strategic Blow to al-Shabaab in Dhanaane

Somalia’s Gaashan Forces Deliver Strategic Blow to al-Shabaab in Dhanaane

In a major step forward in Somalia’s ongoing fight against terrorism, the elite Gaashan Special Forces, operating under the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), carried out a successful operation on Monday in the Dhanaane area of the Lower Shabelle region. The mission targeted and destroyed a house used by the al-Shabaab militant group to store explosives, further weakening the group’s operational capacity.

According to a statement from security officials, the strike was based on verified intelligence confirming that the location was being used to prepare attacks on both civilian populations and government institutions. Importantly, the operation was conducted with careful planning to ensure no civilian casualties occurred. "The house was identified as a key storage facility for al-Shabaab’s explosive materials,” the statement read, adding that the site was cleared of civilians before the operation was launched.

This mission is part of the broader campaign led by Somalia’s federal government to dismantle al-Shabaab’s infrastructure in the southern regions. Dhanaane, in particular, has seen multiple counterterrorism operations. On June 3, Gaashan forces conducted a separate mission in the same area that resulted in the elimination of a senior al-Shabaab commander responsible for coordinating attacks in Dhanaane, Jilib Marka, and Gandarshe.

NISA emphasized that such operations will continue in the coming weeks with the goal of eliminating al-Shabaab’s remaining strongholds and restoring lasting peace and security to the Somali people. As the campaign intensifies, the bravery and precision of Somalia’s security forces continue to inspire hope across the nation