NISA arrests suspect linked to bomb attacks in Mogadishu

Mogadishu – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with other security forces, has apprehended Abdisaalaan Yacquub Nuur, known as Abdismad, who is accused of carrying out a grenade attack on a checkpoint where security forces were stationed in the Wadajir district of Mogadishu.

According to NISA, the attack occurred yesterday after the Maghrib prayer, targeting a checkpoint located in the Xaawo Taako area. The attack resulted in the injury of three civilians and one soldier from the security forces.

The agency stated that the suspect was captured during a rapid operation, and footage recorded by security cameras (CCTV) was obtained, which is part of the evidence in the ongoing investigation.

According to preliminary information from NISA, the suspect is believed to be part of a network that orchestrates attacks aimed at undermining security, and he has conducted reconnaissance on security sites in Mogadishu, as well as participated in the transfer of grenades.

NISA has stated that it is conducting an investigation into the suspect's involvement in at least 10 attacks involving grenades, which occurred in the districts of Kaxda, Garasbaaley, Dayniile, Daarusalaam, Wadajir, Hodan, Kaaraan, and Heliwaa. These attacks, as the agency reported, resulted in the injury of 12 individuals, including both civilians and security forces.

The National Intelligence and Security Agency has stated that it will continue to strengthen operations targeting individuals suspected of being affiliated with Al-Shabaab and dismantling organized networks that carry out security-related attacks in the country.