By Mohamed Husein - Reporter
MOGADISHU (Dawan) – Somali forces rescued nine people from Al-Shabaab and killed five fighters in an operation in Middle Shabelle's Gamboole district, the defence ministry said.
One of the five fighters killed in the operation was an Al Shabaab commander, the ministry said in a statement.
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The ministry added that the operation was part of ongoing security efforts aimed at strengthening stability and eliminating Al-Shabaab.