The Commander of the National Army Urges Forces to Increase Operations Against Al-Shabaab

MUQDISHO, Somalia — The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, has urged the government forces stationed on the outskirts of the town of Barawe to strengthen efforts to weaken the power of Al-Shabaab and to ensure the security of the areas liberated from the group.

The Commander spoke there to units of the National Army, particularly the 8th Brigade of the 60th Division and the 21st Commando Battalion of the 1st Division.

While addressing the troops, he gave them advice and encouragement regarding the fulfillment of their national duties, emphasizing the importance of vigilance, bravery, and unity among the forces.

Additionally, the Commander urged the troops to demonstrate full preparedness and to carry out their duties selflessly, taking advantage of every opportunity to weaken the power of Al-Shabaab.

He also stressed the importance of ensuring the security of the areas being liberated from the group and protecting the Somali people.

Finally, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud encouraged the troops to continue strengthening their efforts, demonstrating capability, resilience, and patriotism, to ensure a peaceful, secure, united Somalia, free from Al-Shabaab.

The Commander’s visit comes at a time when the Somali National Army continues operations against Al-Shabaab, which has been in conflict with the federal government for more than 15 years.