NISA captures a man planning an attack in Mogadishu
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A press release from the National Intelligence and Security Agency has detailed an operation carried out today jointly by NISA forces and the police, during which a perpetrator belonging to the Al-Shabaab group was captured while attempting to carry out an attack inside the city of Mogadishu.
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The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and the Somali Police Force conducted a joint operation to arrest a man suspected of planning a security incident in the KPP neighborhood of the Hodan district in Mogadishu, according to NISA.
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NISA has captured a suspect from Al-Shabaab who was planning an attack in Mogadishu.
Attributed to: NISA
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Caasimada Online
NISA has captured a suspect from Al-Shabaab who was planning an attack in Mogadishu.
Attributed to: NISA
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Caasimada Online
The suspect was armed with a hand grenade at the time of his capture.
Attributed to: NISA
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Caasimada Online
NISA stated that the capture demonstrates their vigilance and commitment to preventing attacks.
Attributed to: NISA
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Caasimada Online
NISA is continuing security operations to prevent attacks and killings by Al-Shabaab.
Attributed to: NISA
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Shabelle Media
Security forces arrested a man suspected of planning a security incident in the KPP neighborhood of Hodan district, Mogadishu.
Attributed to: NISA
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Shabelle Media
The arrested man is named Xasan Nuur Muuse, also known as Makane and Cali Sabti.
Attributed to: NISA
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Shabelle Media
The suspect attempted to escape by throwing a hand grenade but was apprehended without injury.
Attributed to: NISA
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Shabelle Media
NISA stated that the arrest demonstrates the vigilance of security forces in preventing attacks planned by suspected Al-Shabaab members.
Attributed to: NISA
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Most recent report · 28 October 2026 14:20 UTC
Security Forces Arrest Suspected Al-Shabaab Member in Mogadishu
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Most recent report · 28 October 2026 09:40 UTC
NISA captures a man planning an attack in Mogadishu
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28 October 2026 · 09:40–14:20 UTC
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Security Forces Arrest Suspected Al-Shabaab Member in Mogadishu
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and the Somali Police Force conducted a joint operation to arrest a man suspected of planning…
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NISA captures a man planning an attack in Mogadishu
A press release from the National Intelligence and Security Agency has detailed an operation carried out today jointly by NISA forces and the police…
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