Puntland Security Forces Capture Two Suspected ISIS Members in Bosaso

 Puntland Security Forces Capture Two Suspected ISIS Members in Bosaso

Puntland security forces have successfully arrested two men suspected of being members of the ISIS terrorist group as they attempted to secretly enter the port city of Bosaso, Bari region.

According to authorities, both men are Ethiopian nationals. One of them spoke limited Somali and claimed that they had fled from ISIS. When captured, the two carried only dry food and a bottle of water, suggesting they were prepared for a long journey.

Officials noted that many ISIS fighters operating in Puntland are originally from Ethiopia. Some initially entered the region under the guise of refugees before later joining ISIS.

The capture of these two suspects comes as Puntland security forces continue regular operations in the Calmiskaad mountains, where ISIS militants are known to hide in caves near Bosaso.

Police recently warned that some fleeing ISIS fighters may attempt to blend in with local communities to escape capture. Citizens in Bosaso and surrounding areas have been urged to report immediately to the authorities if they see or hear of any suspicious individuals connected to ISIS.

This latest arrest highlights Puntland’s ongoing determination to disrupt terrorist activities in the region and protect its people from infiltration attempts.