Lower Jubba (Kaab TV) – Danab Commando Forces, supported by Jubbaland’s Darawiish forces, particularly the Birjeex Brigade, have carried out operations that dealt a heavy blow to Al-Shabaab in areas of the Lower Jubba region.
The joint forces conducted planned operations at several locations west of the Buula Xaaji area, including the villages of Aaga Wadajir, Xaliimo Cadey, Boqoqaha, Karas Kukiye, and Hajini.
A statement released by the Jubbaland administration confirmed that at least 12 Al-Shabaab militants were killed during the operations. The militants were reportedly hiding in underground bunkers they had dug.
“During the operation, the forces killed more than 12 terrorists who were hiding in underground tunnels, which ultimately became their graves,” the Jubbaland statement said.
The forces also dismantled several landmines planted by the group along roads connecting the areas where the operations took place. All of these areas fall under the administration of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region.
These operations come as the Somali National Army has intensified its campaign against Al-Shabaab militants in recent weeks, particularly in the Jubba regions and the two Shabelle regions.