NISA Seizes Explosive Materials Intended for Al-Shabaab

SHABEELLA HOOSE – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with local forces, conducted a planned operation and seized chemical materials used for making explosives, which were reportedly intended for the Al-Shabaab group.

A press release issued by NISA stated that this operation came after security forces had been tracking movements related to the delivery of these materials for some time, ultimately succeeding in seizing them before they reached their intended locations.

According to the report, the chemical materials were contained in over a hundred containers, and it was reported that the Al-Shabaab group had buried them near the Jilib Marka area in the Shabeellaha Hoose region after realizing that security agencies were on their trail.

Security forces removed all the concealed materials from the site, which were said to be crucial for plans being prepared for explosive attacks and other acts that threaten security.

This operation is part of the ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia to weaken the power of Al-Shabaab, particularly by disrupting their supply chains, finances, and resources used to carry out terrorist attacks.

Security agencies also urged the Somali public to strengthen their cooperation with the forces and share any information related to suspicious activities to enhance the security and stability of the country.