Reports regarding the incident indicate that the blast targeted a vehicle in which the deceased was traveling.

To date, no official details have been disclosed regarding the type of explosive device used, those responsible, or whether additional casualties were sustained.

The death of Adan Daamey comes at a time when Somalia continues to face persistent security challenges involving bombings and targeted attacks against government forces, which periodically result in civilian casualties.

The highway connecting Mogadishu and Afgooye is one of the most critical transit routes in the Lower Shabelle region, regularly utilized by public transport, traders, commuters, and security forces.

Any attack along this artery poses severe risks to commuters, particularly when explosions target vehicles in transit.

Targeted bombings against government forces remain a central security concern in the country.

Such attacks disrupt military operations, civilian transport, and daily life in affected areas.

While security forces remain primary targets, civilians are frequently caught in roadside and public place explosions, including transit passengers, traders, drivers, and other non-combatants.

The impact of such explosions is not limited to loss of life alone; they also engender fear within the community, disrupt business and transport, and inflict financial hardship on families whose relatives are harmed in the attacks.

On the other hand, securing major highways and preventing explosions remain among the primary challenges facing Somali security agencies.

It is essential to enhance information sharing between the public and security forces, conduct investigations to identify those responsible for the attacks, and implement measures to protect civilians.

To date, there has been no official statement fully detailing who was behind the explosion that killed Adan Daamey.

Likewise, there is no verified information regarding additional casualties resulting from the incident.

The death of the deceased highlights once again the human toll of security attacks in Somalia, as further details are awaited from security agencies and relevant authorities.

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Among those who fled is Fadumo Madey Moalim, 26, who arrived in Mogadishu with her four young children after leaving Jasiira village near Qoryooley last month.

Fadumo said her family fled after Al-Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds at an African Union forces base in the area.

She said the shelling was followed by heavy retaliatory bombardment by Ugandan troops and their Somali counterparts into surrounding farmland, where her family lived.

“There was fighting and we could not stay there. The same day we fled, my home was hit by a mortar round,” Fadumo told Saab TV.

She and her children are now living in Barhad-weyn camp in Kahda district, on the outskirts of Mogadishu.

Fadumo said that after spending about two weeks in the camp, her family had yet to receive humanitarian assistance.

She said local organisations were struggling to provide support because of funding cuts affecting humanitarian operations in Somalia.

Our visit to Barhad-weyn camp found families living in difficult conditions, with many lacking sufficient food, clean water, adequate shelter and access to essential services.

Children appeared particularly vulnerable, with residents reporting cases of malnutrition and limited access to healthcare.

For Fadumo, returning home is not currently an option.

“We are not going back. We shall rather stay here until the situation improves,” she said.

‘We sleep hungry here’

Maryama Mohamed Sheikh Osman, 35, is another recent arrival at the camp.

A mother of seven, Maryama fled Ugunji, near Janale, after Al-Shabaab militants raided a Somali military base in the area and reportedly killed dozens of people.

She said militants also threatened residents in the agricultural village, prompting her to leave with her children.

Maryama, who owned a small grocery and meat shop, said she relied on casual labour when her business did not generate enough income. Her former husband died years ago, leaving her responsible for supporting her children.

She arrived in Mogadishu about a week ago.

“We sleep hungry here,” Maryama said through tears.

She said she had never expected to leave her village for Mogadishu, but repeated mortar attacks and insecurity left her with little choice.

“I never thought I would come to Mogadishu, but the mortar shelling forced me and my family to flee,” she told Kaab TV.

Maryama and her children are now living in Barhad-weyn camp without regular food assistance or adequate shelter, sleeping in a makeshift shelter made of plastic sheeting and sticks.

Most of the newly displaced families arriving at the camp are women and children, who face heightened vulnerabilities after being uprooted from their homes and livelihoods.

“We wish our village would be peaceful enough for us to return,” Maryama said.

Multiple threats in Lower Shabelle

The displacement comes amid continuing insecurity in Lower Shabelle, where Al-Shabaab frequently carries out attacks and raids against military and civilian installations.

At the same time, longstanding disputes between local armed clan groups over farmland, land ownership and settlement have added another layer of insecurity.

Tensions involving members of the Biyamaal and Habar Gidir clans have periodically escalated into deadly violence, further affecting civilians and contributing to displacement.

Humanitarian organisations continue to provide assistance to vulnerable communities, but aid workers and displaced residents say the needs are far greater than the assistance currently available.

Residents of Barhad-weyn are calling on humanitarian agencies, the Somali government and the wider community to help provide food, clean water, shelter, healthcare and other essential services.

The Somali government has yet to publicly address the needs of the newly displaced families in the camp. Authorities in South West State also did not immediately comment on the security situation in Lower Shabelle.

For families such as Fadumo’s and Maryama’s, the immediate priority is survival while they wait for the security situation at home to improve.

Until then, Mogadishu remains their only refuge.

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The latest violence follows days of rising tensions over agricultural land in the Janaale area, where competing claims to banana plantations and surrounding farmland have intensified.

On 9 July, Biyamaal elders, women, and youth staged a protest in the KM50 area of Lower Shabelle, accusing members of the Hawiye clan—particularly the Habargidir and Abgaal sub-clans—of encroaching on what they described as ancestral Biyamaal land.

“Our farmlands are under attack. These are lands where our ancestors are buried and where our wells are located,” one elder, who identified himself only as Abdirahman, told protesters.

During the demonstration, protesters displayed copies of the Quran alongside AK-47 rifles, warning that if appeals through religion failed to stop what they described as land grabbing, they would defend their land by force.

Suspected Men Detained Over Alleged Land Grabbing

The protest came two days after Biyamaal militia members detained several individuals in the KM50 area whom they accused of surveying land for illegal acquisition.

The group reportedly included foreign nationals said to possess professional land surveying expertise.

The detainees were presented publicly on 8 July together with a vehicle, electricity generators, and surveying equipment.

Biyamaal elders alleged that the group had intended to survey land in the Deexda area, stretching between Marka, KM50, and the coastal areas of Jasiira and Gendershe—territory they claim has recently become the target of coordinated land seizures.

Fighting Spreads Around Janaale

Residents told Kaab TV that the fighting, which began on 4 July, continued for three consecutive days. They said Biyamaal fighters, responding to attacks they blamed on Habargidir militia, burned banana plantations in the Janaale area during the clashes.

Habargidir elders, however, accused Biyamaal fighters of attacking farms belonging to their community and said three people were killed in the violence.

Further clashes were reported on 6 July along the road between Janaale and the regional capital, Marka, as the conflict continued to spread.

The fighting has involved small arms as well as armed pickup trucks mounted with heavy machine guns.

The Federal Government of Somalia has not publicly commented on the clashes or announced any mediation efforts.

Meanwhile, sources close to both communities told Kaab TV that elders from the Biyamaal and Habargidir clans have separately sought mediation from Al-Shabaab, claiming they turned to the militant group after government authorities failed to intervene effectively.

The insecurity has disrupted farming and commercial activity in the Janaale area, with residents saying many farmers and traders are now unable to safely access agricultural land due to the ongoing violence.

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In a statement released on Wednesday, the ministry said the operation targeted sites used by Al-Shabaab commanders and fighters to coordinate attacks and support the group’s activities in the region.

The ministry reported that government forces successfully carried out the raid, killing 14 members of the militant group and destroying weapons stockpiles, military equipment, and logistical supplies allegedly used in the planning and execution of attacks against civilians and security forces.

Officials described the operation as part of a broader campaign aimed at dismantling Al-Shabaab’s operational network and disrupting its ability to launch attacks in southern Somalia.

Kurtunwaarey district, located in Lower Shabelle, has long been considered a strategic area in the conflict against Al-Shabaab due to its proximity to key transport routes and agricultural communities. The district and surrounding areas have witnessed repeated military operations by Somali government forces and allied units seeking to weaken the group’s influence.

The Ministry of Defense said the operation reflects ongoing efforts by the Somali National Army and its special forces to eliminate Al-Shabaab strongholds and restore government authority in areas previously affected by insurgent activity.

Over the past several months, Somali forces, supported by local community fighters and international partners, have intensified offensives against Al-Shabaab across parts of Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle, Hiiraan, Galgaduud, and other regions. The campaign has resulted in the recapture of several towns and villages, although the group continues to carry out bombings, ambushes, and targeted attacks.

Al-Shabaab, which is affiliated with al-Qaeda, has waged an insurgency against the Somali government for more than a decade and remains one of the country’s most significant security challenges.

The Ministry of Defense reiterated that military operations against the group will continue as part of the government’s strategy to improve security, protect civilians, and advance efforts to stabilize the country.

Authorities did not report any casualties among government forces during the operation.

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LOWER SHABELLE (Kaab TV) – The Somali National Army has killed two members of Al-Shabaab during a military operation carried out in the Hanti Wadaag area of the Lower Shabelle region, according to a statement issued by Somalia’s Ministry of Defense.

The ministry said the operation specifically targeted a senior Al-Shabaab figure identified as Abu Cabdalla, who was accused of playing a long-standing role in organizing and coordinating attacks that destabilized local communities in the region.

According to the statement, Abu Cabdalla was heavily involved in planning and directing Al-Shabaab activities across parts of Lower Shabelle, an area that has frequently witnessed militant attacks, ambushes, and roadside bombings targeting civilians and security forces.

Military officials stated that the militant commander was killed during the operation along with his personal bodyguard.

The Ministry of Defense described the raid as part of ongoing efforts to weaken Al-Shabaab’s operational capabilities by targeting senior commanders and fighters responsible for coordinating attacks against civilians and government institutions.

Authorities said Somali forces will continue military operations aimed at dismantling Al-Shabaab networks and restoring security and stability across the country.

Lower Shabelle remains one of the key regions in Somalia’s counterinsurgency campaign due to its strategic location near Mogadishu and the continued presence of Al-Shabaab fighters in rural areas.

The region has witnessed intensified operations in recent years involving Somali government troops, local clan fighters, and international partners supporting efforts to reclaim territory from the militant group.

Al-Shabaab, which has waged an insurgency in Somalia for more than a decade, continues to carry out bombings, assassinations, and attacks targeting government officials, security forces, and civilians despite sustained military pressure.

Somali authorities have recently increased offensives against the group in several regions, saying the operations are intended to disrupt Al-Shabaab leadership structures, supply routes, and areas used for launching attacks.

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This execution, which took place last Friday [20 February], targeted 10 men whom the group claimed had been sentenced to death by their court.

In Bu’aale district, Middle Juba region and one of the group’s strongholds, five of the men were publicly executed in an open area.

Officials from the Al-Shabaab sharia court and members of their militia were present, and local residents were called to witness the executions, which the group uses to intimidate the population in the areas they control.

Eyewitnesses said an Al-Shabaab firing squad shot the men dead, and their bloodied bodies were then displayed under the scorching sun for hours, forcing local residents to watch before the militants later returned to bury them.

The second incident involved the execution of five more men in the Kunyo-Barrow area of Lower Shabelle, also on Friday.

Residents of Kunyo-Barrow, a small agricultural town, were similarly summoned to watch the execution.

The group claimed that their court found the accused guilty of spying. All of those executed were Somali.

Al-Shabaab has previously executed people accused of assisting drone strikes against territories under their control, often targeting leaders within the group.

Sources speaking to Kaab TV reported that Al-Shabaab detains people from passenger vehicles, particularly those suspected of having links to the government or whose relatives are members of the security forces.

Al-Shabaab courts do not hold open trials, and there are no independent lawyers to defend the accused.

Independent media are also not allowed in the areas controlled by Al-Shabaab, a terrorist group affiliated with Al-Qaida.

These killings in Bu’aale and Kunyo-Barrow represent the largest number of people executed at one time by the group on accusations of spying.

The executions occurred at the start of Ramadan, a holy month observed by Muslims.

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The operation targeted members of Al-Shabaab who were reportedly involved in harassing and harming local residents.

According to a statement issued by Somalia’s Ministry of Defense, the operation—conducted by Danab units—was successful.

Two Al-Shabaab members were captured, both suspected of being involved in extortion, intimidation, and abuses against civilians.

The statement added that one of the detainees, identified as Zakariye, was found during investigations to be the son of Macallin Cabdirahman, a well-known Al-Shabaab commander who is still being pursued by security forces.

Additionally, the Danab forces reported seizing a motorcycle used by Al-Shabaab for their activities, along with weapons and other materials believed to have been intended for carrying out terrorist acts against civilians.

In conclusion, the Ministry’s statement emphasized that Somali military officials will continue their sustained efforts to eliminate the Al-Shabaab group and strengthen the security and safety of the Somali people.

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Around 300 families, displaced for the first time, fled their homes and farms when fighting erupted between government forces and Al-Shabaab earlier in October in Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle region.

Many walked for days with nothing but the clothes they were wearing, leaving behind houses and farmland that were later destroyed. They are living in two already existing camps seven kilometres outside Marka.

Hassan Nur Ali, 55, fled to Buulo-samow camp with his wife and seven children empty-handed. They sit during the day under a rough shelter made of tree branches tied together and covered with old cloth. Nighttime brings little sleep for them.

“We have no food, no water, and no protection from mosquitoes, we sleep under branches we gathered ourselves, without plastic sheets or bedding. Some days we go without food for two days,” Hassan told Radio Ergo’s local reporter.

Hassan’s family depends on cooked meals shared by other displaced families in the camp. The only water source is a single pipe connected to a borehole in Marka town. People wait in long queues to fetch water, and sometimes the supply stops before everyone gets a turn. Water is sold at 2,000 Somali shillings for 20 litres.

“It can take me several hours just to get two litres of water,” he said. “Some days my children go thirsty. We beg water from those who manage to fetch it.”

Hassan owned a four-hectare vegetable farm and a three-room house in Awdheegle. His crops were planted just weeks before the fighting began, but people who later returned told him his home and farm had been burned down.

“I had enough food and a proper home before, now everything is gone. Even my children’s schooling stopped. Two of them were studying in Awdheegle, now they just sit idle here,” he said.

Hassan spent two weeks walking to and from Marka town in search of casual labour, but he found that most jobs are given through personal connections, leaving him without work or income.

The 50 kilometre journey from Awdheegle to Marka took him and his family five days on foot: “We suffered from hunger and thirst the whole way, it was the hardest thing I have ever faced.”

Buulo-samow camp already housed more than 1,000 displaced families from previous conflicts. The recent influx from Awdheegle has worsened the fragile situation.

Muridi Hassan Ookar, the camp leader, said the earlier residents are sharing what little they have with the newcomers, offering cooked food and small amounts of water.

“Families here survive by helping each other, those who can afford a little rice or beans share it with those who have nothing. It’s not enough, but it saves lives for now,” the camp leader said.

A joint committee managing Buulo-samow and Awmacalin camps encourages the slightly better off families to assist the new arrivals. Most newcomers, however, lack even basic cooking utensils.

“People bring ready-cooked meals like rice, porridge, or beans with oil, sometimes they also give small jerrycans of water. That’s how they manage to survive each day,” said the camp leader.

Among the helpers is Ahado Amin Muudey, a 61-year-old widow who fled from Johara village after her eldest son was killed in the fighting. He was 31 and a father of four children, whose care now rests on Ahado’s shoulders.

“Their father died in the war. When he was alive, we never went hungry. The children went to school, and he worked hard on the farm, now there is no work and no food. We eat once or twice a day when we’re lucky,” she said.

Ahado joined Buulo-samow camp in early October. She shares the food she cooks with a neighbouring family even though her own household barely has enough to eat.

“My life depends on the kindness of neighbours, sometimes people bring us food, sometimes they don’t. Whatever I get is what I feed my children,” she added.

Ahado hopes that they can return home once peace is restored so she can cultivate her land again.

“I have a farm waiting for me, if only it was safe to go back,” she said.

Camp leaders say families in Buulo-samow and Awmalim need food, water, and shelter.

“The conditions have become much harder with the new influx. We appeal to international aid agencies to respond quickly. People are suffering from lack of water and proper housing,” said Muridi, the camp leader.

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The operation was spearheaded by elite units of the Somali Armed Forces — specifically, the 144th and 145th battalions under the command of the October 14th Brigade.

The mission targeted key Al-Shabaab positions believed to be disrupting civilian life, particularly the livelihoods of farmers residing along the fertile banks of the Shabelle River.

According to military officials, the SNA’s offensives focused on the villages of Malable, Beeraha Bay, Sigaale Bari, and Doonkaa Daafedow.

All of these villages lie within the Janale jurisdiction and have reportedly been used by Al-Shabaab as strategic points for movement and harassment of local communities.

Major General Abdirahim Mohamed Munye, commander of the October 14th Brigade, personally led and oversaw the operations.

In a press briefing following the successful campaign, General Munye confirmed that the military had specifically targeted boats used by Al-Shabaab militants to navigate and cross both sides of the Shabelle River.

“These boats have been essential to Al-Shabaab’s mobility and supply chain in the region,” said General Munye. “By destroying them, we have significantly disrupted their ability to launch attacks, transport weapons, and evade security forces across the river.”

The general emphasized that the militants have been using these river routes to terrorize and extort farmers in the area, making agricultural work along the Shabelle River increasingly dangerous.

He also confirmed that the boats were located and neutralized during precision strikes carried out earlier this morning.

“This is just the beginning,” General Munye added. “We will continue our operations until these terrorists are completely removed from Lower Shabelle and all areas under threat.”

The Somali National Army, in collaboration with local authorities and international partners, has been intensifying its anti-terror operations in recent months, especially in regions where Al-Shabaab still maintains influence.

These operations are part of a broader national campaign to restore peace, security, and government control across Somalia’s southern and central regions.

Residents in the Janale area have reportedly expressed relief and support for the army’s actions, welcoming the move as a critical step toward reclaiming their communities from extremist control.

Security analysts note that control of the riverine areas in Lower Shabelle is strategically significant. Al-Shabaab’s loss of mobility in the region may mark a turning point in the ongoing effort to weaken the group’s rural strongholds.

The Somali government has reiterated its commitment to eliminating Al-Shabaab and securing sustainable peace across the country through continued military pressure, stabilization programs, and community engagement.

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