NISA reports that a senior leader was killed in Jilib
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The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced that it killed Bashir Ahmed Haji Nunow in the Jilib district, describing him as the former head of Al-Shabaab's intelligence and security branch, and accused him of being involved in some of the deadliest attacks in Somalia.
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Bashiir Axmed Xaaji Nuunow, the former head of Al-Shabaab's intelligence and security branch, was killed in Jilib on October 1, 2026.
Attributed to: NISA
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Goobjoog Somali
NISA reported that Bashiir Axmed Xaaji Nuunow, a former leader of Al-Shabaab, was killed in a planned operation in Jilib.
Attributed to: NISA
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Goobjoog Somali
Bashiir was described as having been part of Al-Shabaab's senior leadership and involved in planning attacks in Somalia.
Attributed to: NISA
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Goobjoog Somali
NISA stated that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to target senior Al-Shabaab members.
Attributed to: NISA
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Goobjoog Somali
NISA called on the public to share any information related to security threats and Al-Shabaab activities.
Attributed to: NISA
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Caasimada Online
Bashiir Axmed Xaaji Nuunow, the former head of Al-Shabaab's intelligence and security branch, was killed in Jilib on October 1, 2026.
Attributed to: NISA
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Caasimada Online
NISA accused Bashiir of being involved in some of the deadliest attacks in Somalia, including the October 14, 2017 bombing at Zoobe intersection.
Attributed to: NISA
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Caasimada Online
The U.S. government previously identified Yusuf Ahmed Hajji Nurow, also known as Gees Cadde, as the head of Al-Shabaab's intelligence in 2022.
Attributed to: U.S. government
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Caasimada Online
NISA did not disclose the identities of international partners involved in the operation that killed Bashiir.
Attributed to: NISA
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Most recent report · 6 October 2026 18:42 UTC
BREAKING: The head of Al-Shabaab's security and the mastermind behind the Zoobe bombing have been killed
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Most recent report · 6 October 2026 17:13 UTC
NISA reports that a senior leader was killed in Jilib
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6 October 2026 · 17:13–18:42 UTC
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BREAKING: The head of Al-Shabaab's security and the mastermind behind the Zoobe bombing have been killed
The head of Al-Shabaab's security and the mastermind behind the Zoobe bombing have been killed
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NISA reports that a senior leader was killed in Jilib
Mogadishu, October 6, 2026 — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has reported that its forces, in collaboration with international…
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