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Senior ISIL Somalia commander captured in Puntland

A senior commander of Islamic State's Somalia wing was captured on Monday in Puntland, according to police and state media.
The commander, known as 'Laahoor', was in charge of extorting local businesses for the group, confirmed by Puntland Police Chief Abdikadir Jama Dirir.
This capture occurred after U.S. Airstrikes targeted IS leadership, indicating a significant offensive against the group in Somalia.
Somalia's IS franchise has grown stronger due to foreign fighters and improved revenue, becoming a more important part of the jihadist network.

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Somalia: High-Profile ISIS Commander Captured in Puntland After U.S. Airstrikes

Bosaso, Somalia -- A senior commander of the Islamic State's Somalia wing was captured on Monday, according to police and state media. The arrest comes just two days after U.S. airstrikes targeted the leadership of ISIS in the region, amid a sustained offensive by Somali security forces.

1 month ago·South Africa

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Anadolu Ajansı

Senior ISIS terrorist surrenders to Somalia’s Puntland security forces

Abdirahman Shirwac, also known as Lahoor, was a member of terrorist group al-Shabaab before joining ISIS - Anadolu Ajansı

1 month ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Al Jazeera

Senior ISIL Somalia commander captured in Puntland

Police say Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, head of the group’s assassination squad, surrendered to authorities.

1 month ago·Qatar

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The Straits Times

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Senior Islamic State Somalia commander captured in Puntland

MOGADISHU - A senior commander of Islamic State's Somalia wing was captured on Monday, police and state media said, two days after the IS leadership was targeted with U.S. airstrikes and as security forces continue a weeks-long offensive against them.

1 month ago·Singapore

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North Africa Post

Somalia: Key ISIS commander surrenders in mountain stronghold – The North Africa Post

In a significant breakthrough for Somalia’s counterterrorism efforts, security forces have captured a high-ranking Islamic State commander known as “Laahoor” in the rugged Cal Miskaad mountains. The arrest comes just days after U.S. airstrikes rattled ISIS positions in the region, marking a decisive phase in Puntland’s weeks-long offensive against militant groups. Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, who […]

1 month ago·Rabat, Morocco

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VOA

Somalia captures senior Islamic State commander

A senior commander of the Somalia wing of the Islamic State was captured on Monday, according to state media. This comes just two days after the IS leadership was targeted with U.S. airstrikes and security forces continue a weeks-long offensive against them. Abdi Ismail Samatar, a professor at the University of Minnesota and a senator in the Somali parliament, tells VOA’s Douglas Mpuga, the action of the US armed forces was a welcome move

1 month ago

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