NISA captures a man planning an attack in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – A press release from the National Intelligence and Security Agency has detailed an operation carried out today jointly by NISA forces and the police, during which a perpetrator from the Al-Shabaab group was captured while attempting to carry out an attack in the city of Mogadishu.

NISA revealed that the suspect, named Xasan Nuur Muuse, also known as Makane, and Cali Sabti were apprehended while they were engaged in planning a security-threatening act in the KPP neighborhood of the Hodan district.

The press release stated that at the time of the arrest, the suspect was carrying a hand grenade and attempted to escape, but the security forces apprehended him.

“The Public Protection Forces of NISA, trained to counter the various types of terrorist acts by the Khawaarij and actively engaging with the public, noticed the movements of the perpetrator, after which he attempted to escape, throwing away the hand grenade he was carrying, but the forces, using high skills, captured the perpetrator safely,” the statement from NISA said.

It was also added, “The capture of Khawaarij Xasan Nuur Muuse demonstrates the vigilance of the security forces and their commitment to not allowing the Khawaarij to hide among the Somali people; it also sends a clear message to any perpetrator considering planning to harm the Somali people.”

On the other hand, NISA stated that it will continue security operations to prevent actions against security, particularly attacks and killings by the Al-Shabaab group.

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) is intensifying operations aimed at preventing terrorist attacks, prioritizing the security and safety of the Somali people,” it was reiterated in the press release.

This operation followed another one that recently captured Abdisaalan Yacquub Nuur (Cabdisamad), who is accused of carrying out a grenade attack on a checkpoint where security forces were stationed, located in the Hawwa Taako district of Wadajir.

The capture of Abdisaalan Yacquub came after a rapid operation conducted by security forces that presented evidence including footage recorded by CCTV cameras, showing him taking refuge in a mosque located in Mogadishu, before he carried out the attack.