Somali Danab Commandos Conduct Security Operations Along Bay-Lower Shabelle Border

BAY REGION, Somalia — Somali Danab special forces have conducted planned security operations in areas along the border between Bay and Lower Shabelle regions, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab hideouts and seeking to strengthen security in the area.

The operations were carried out by the 161st Unit of the 16th Danab Battalion, with troops conducting activities in several locations, including Yaaq Doomaar, according to information released by the Somali military. The military said the operations were part of ongoing efforts by the Somali National Army to combat Al-Shabaab militants, prevent security threats and protect civilians living in the affected areas.

The forces are continuing security operations across Bay region and surrounding areas as part of efforts to maintain stability and improve the safety of local communities. The military did not provide details about casualties, arrests or the extent of damage inflicted on the militant group during the latest operations.

The activities come as Somali security forces continue operations against Al-Shabaab, which has maintained a presence in parts of southern and central Somalia despite years of military campaigns by government troops and African Union forces. The Danab commando unit, trained and supported by the United States, plays a key role in Somalia’s counter-insurgency operations, particularly in high-risk areas where specialised military capabilities are required.

The Somali government has repeatedly pledged to intensify military operations against the group as part of broader efforts to restore state authority and secure communities across the country.

The operations were carried out by the 161st Unit of the 16th Danab Battalion, with troops conducting activities in several locations, including Yaaq Doomaar, according to information released by the Somali military.

The military said the operations were part of ongoing efforts by the Somali National Army to combat Al-Shabaab militants, prevent security threats and protect civilians living in the affected areas.

The forces are continuing security operations across Bay region and surrounding areas as part of efforts to maintain stability and improve the safety of local communities.

The military did not provide details about casualties, arrests or the extent of damage inflicted on the militant group during the latest operations.

The activities come as Somali security forces continue operations against Al-Shabaab, which has maintained a presence in parts of southern and central Somalia despite years of military campaigns by government troops and African Union forces.

The Danab commando unit, trained and supported by the United States, plays a key role in Somalia’s counter-insurgency operations, particularly in high-risk areas where specialised military capabilities are required.