Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has transferred two men to Mogadishu after they were arrested during a security operation in the Galgaduud region targeting illegal weapons and armed groups linked to recurring clan violence.
In a statement, NISA identified the suspects as Abdi Mohamed Ahmed and Dahir Tahliil Igal, saying they were apprehended in the Kaxandhaale and Balihowd areas while allegedly carrying two AK-47 assault rifles.
According to the agency, the two suspects were flown to Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu and are expected to appear before a court to face charges related to the allegations against them.
NISA said the operation was conducted under directives issued by the agency’s director, Mahad Salad, and forms part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of illegal weapons and improve security in central Somalia.
The agency noted that the operation follows agreements reached during a recent peace conference held in Balanballe district, where government officials, traditional elders, and community representatives pledged to strengthen efforts to remove illegal firearms and take action against individuals accused of fueling insecurity and clan-related violence.
The arrests come amid broader government efforts to stabilize central Somalia, where clan conflicts have periodically erupted alongside the ongoing military campaign against Al-Shabaab. Somali authorities have increasingly emphasized disarmament initiatives, arguing that the widespread circulation of illegal weapons continues to fuel deadly communal clashes and undermine local peacebuilding efforts.
Officials say the government will continue security operations aimed at enforcing the outcomes of local reconciliation agreements, while urging communities to cooperate with security agencies in preventing renewed violence and strengthening long-term stability in the region.
