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Africa Horn

Somalia: Govt troops intercept Al-Shabaab supplies

2024-09-12

[Garowe] Security forces in Somalia have intercepted al-Shabaab

... al-Qaeda's tentacle in East Africa...
supplies in the northern parts of the country, officials said, in the latest crackdown which was conducted by the Somali National Army (SNA) stationed within the porous region in the country.

According to reports, security forces in the Mudug region intercepted a vehicle destined for al-Shabaab territories with supplies. The snuffies have been sneaking into military-active regions where operations are being undertaken by security forces.

The vehicle, loaded with food and fuel, was stopped on its way to Dumaye and Dabalo, key areas under al-Shabaab control. The driver and multiple suspects were apprehended, officials said, adding that a thorough probe has been activated.

The vehicle and suspects originated from Galkacyo, within the same region, officials added. The al-Shabaab has been fighting to take over the fragile UN-backed federal government of Somalia, but military operations have put them at bay.

Mudug's police command has initiated an investigation, with legal proceedings to follow for the detained individuals. The al-Shabaab collects taxes from business people and innocent civilians to run their operations across the country.

According to reports, the group collects up to $130 million annually with $24 million used for the purchase of weapons. The remaining amount is used to pay fighters and plan logistics for the hard boys, who control large swathes of rural central and southern regions.

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