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The commander identified as Moalim Derrow was killed together with his three bodyguards in a security operation conducted by South West forces in the outskirts of Wajid district in Bakol region late on Tuesday.
The deputy commissioner of Wajid district in charge of security, Adow Abdirahman said the operations that occurred at Lafoole village located 30 KM away from Wajid district was well coordinated and targeted al-Shabaab hideouts in the region.
"The security forces have launched well-coordinated operations, al-Shabaab commander, Moalim and three staff were bumped off and the forces are pursuing other murderous Moslems who escaped they were overpowered," said Adow.
Mr. Adow, the deputy commissioner of Wajid district also confirmed that the forces recovered weapons and ammunition including 4 AK-47 rifles during the operations.
He added that the anti-Shabaab operations aimed to dismantle the presence and the threats of the group in the region will continue.