The Government of Somalia Kills Former Al-Shabaab Finance Chief in Kuunyo Barrow

Tuesday 28 Oct 2026 {HMC} The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with international partners, conducted a planned operation on October 23 in the Kuunyo Barrow area of the Lower Shabelle region, resulting in the death of Leader Faysal Yusuf Macallin Cabdulle, whose alias was Cabdikariin Horseed/Gaagaale. This leader had previously served as the Chief of Finance for the Khawaarij, and was currently among those closely working with the senior leadership of the group.

Leader Faysal Yusuf secretly joined the Khawaarij in 2007, while he was working at a shop in Bakara Market, which served as a cover for his activities. Between 2007 and 2011, he was in charge of what they called the Financial Office of the Banaadir region, managing the extorted funds taken from the public. From 2011 to 2014, he became the Chief Accountant of the Khawaarij.

Between 2014 and 2024, Leader Faysal Yusuf held the highest position in the General Finance of the Khawaarij, before he transferred the position to Leader Cabdullaahi Xasan Cabdi Cosoble, known as Cabdullaahi Wadaad, who was also killed in an operation on January 23, 2026, carried out in the same Kuunyo Barrow area of the Lower Shabelle region.

The killings of these two leaders in charge of finance represent a significant blow to the leadership and financial networks of the Khawaarij.

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) will continue operations targeting senior leaders of the Khawaarij, aiming to dismantle networks involved in the collection of extorted funds used to finance attacks against the Somali people.

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