07-11-2023
[Garowe] The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] has intercepted suspected al-Shabaab
 ... al-Qaeda's tentacle in East Africa...
recruits following a tip-off from members of the public, the state media reports, in one of the milestones in the fight against the Death Eaters.
According to reports, the 25 people were intercepted while traveling on a mini-bus, and among them were minor, who is said to have been on a mission to join the group as child soldiers. The incidents happened near Afgoye District, about 30Kms west of Mogadishu.
Security teams who arrested the suspects have also detained a driver and two people believed to be accomplices and will be arraigned to answer to charges of recruitment of people on behalf of the terrorist group which is wreaking havoc in the country.
"Acting on a tip-off,
[RING!]
Cop shoppe! Sergeant Shafiq speaking!
Lissen! Dis is Mahmoud da Weasel! I got a tip for youse...
the National Intelligence and Security Agency intercepted a mini-bus carrying 25 people, including minors, who were attempting to join the Alshabab terrorist group near the Afgoye district," state media reported.
"The security forces also detained the driver and two accomplices who were facilitating the recruitment," it added, noting that the suspects are also detained to respond to charges before the state makes a decision.
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