Wednesday January 29, 2025
Mogadishu – Somali police shot dead two Al-Shabaab militants on Monday after the gunmen attempted to attack security forces in the Deyniile district of Mogadishu.
The confrontation took place in the Issa Abdi neighborhood, where the militants, armed with pistols, clashed briefly with security forces before being neutralized.
In a brief statement, the Somali police command confirmed that one officer sustained injuries during the exchange of gunfire. Authorities also stated that the weapons and bodies of the attackers are in police custody.
Security forces have since launched investigations and operations in the area to ensure stability and track any additional threats. Al-Shabaab has not yet commented on the incident.