By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
MOGADISHU, 15 October 2026 Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency chief Mahad Mohamed Salad said strategic operations have killed more than 20 senior members of Al-Shabaab.
Speaking at an event commemorating October 14, Salad said the agency carried out the operations with support from international partners and the Somali public.
"Over the past year, the strategic operations conducted killed more than 20 leaders who held senior positions within the Khawarij," Salad said, using the Somali government's term for Al-Shabaab.
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He said those killed worked in intelligence, security, explosives, finance and the indoctrination of the group's members.
Among those he named were Abdullahi Osman Mohamed; Abdullahi Hassan Abdi Cosoble, known as Abdullahi Wadaad; Suleiman Omar Fidow; Bashir Haji Ahmed Nunow, known as Geescadde; Abdullahi Hashi; Ahmed Dubad Xidig, known as Adan Dheere; Mohamed Osman Mohamed; and Abdishakur Yahye Ali.
Salad added that NISA is continuing operations targeting Al-Shabaab leaders and networks.