Security Forces Arrest Suspected Al-Shabaab Member in Mogadishu

MUQDISHO — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and the Somali Police conducted a joint operation to apprehend a man suspected of planning a security-related act in the KPP neighborhood of Hodan district, Mogadishu, according to NISA.

NISA stated that the arrested man is named Xasan Nuur Muuse, also known as Makane and Cali Sabti. According to the agency's press release, the NISA Public Protection Forces noticed the movements of this man while he was in the neighborhood, after he was suspected of planning a security-related act.

The agency reported that the man attempted to escape, throwing away a hand grenade he was carrying, but the security forces ultimately apprehended him without any injuries. NISA did not provide further details regarding the suspected attack or whether the security forces recovered the hand grenade.

The agency stated that the arrest of this man demonstrates the vigilance of the security forces and their commitment to preventing attacks planned by suspected Al-Shabaab members. NISA also mentioned that it will strengthen operations to prevent the group's attacks, prioritizing the protection of the public and ensuring the security of the capital.

Al-Shabaab has carried out various attacks in Mogadishu and other parts of Somalia during the ongoing conflict with the federal government. Somali security forces regularly conduct operations in the capital to dismantle networks suspected of having links to the group and to prevent attacks against the public and government facilities.

The allegations against the arrested man have not been independently verified.

NISA has stated that the arrested man is named Xasan Nuur Muuse, also known as Makane and Cali Sabti.

According to the agency's press release, the NISA Public Protection Forces noticed the movements of this man while he was in the neighborhood, after suspecting that he was planning a security-related act.

The agency reported that the man attempted to escape, throwing away a hand grenade he was carrying, but the security forces ultimately apprehended him without any injuries.

NISA did not provide further details regarding the suspected attack or whether the security forces recovered the hand grenade.

The agency stated that the arrest of this man demonstrates the vigilance of the security forces and their commitment to preventing attacks planned by suspected Al-Shabaab members.

NISA also mentioned that it will further strengthen operations aimed at preventing the group's attacks, prioritizing the protection of the public and ensuring the security of the capital.