Somali official said the country’s commando unity forces have killed three middle-level Al shabaab commanders during a covert operation in small militant-controlled village in Galgadud region.
| Mid-level: regional #3, or local #3? |
Speaking to Radio Shabelle via phone, Gal’ad district commissioner Qadar Mohamud Ali said Wednesday the special forces killed 15 militants, including three leaders in the attack on El Timir village.
Heads of finance and intelligence departs of Al shabaab were among the 15 Al shabaab militants killed in the raid which carried out by Somali commandos on Tuesday midnight.
There was no immediate comment on the raid from Al shabaab.
| Perhaps the commandos also killed the press secretary? |
Al shabaab said on Tuesday they had foiled an attack late on Monday night by Somali commandos and American forces with two helicopters who raided militant-held Toratorow town in Lower Shabelle region. |