Monday October 13, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, in collaboration
with local clan militia fighters, have killed a senior al-Shabaab leader during
a planned operation in the Hiiraan region, the Federal Government announced on
Monday.
According to the government statement, the operation took
place on Sunday night in the Mabah area of Hiiraan and resulted in the death of
Ali Ahmed Guure, also known as Ali Qoyane, a key al-Shabaab commander who was
reportedly in charge of the group’s intelligence network in Beledweyne town.
“The operation, which ended successfully, was carried out by
the Ma’awisley local defense forces with the support of the Federal Government
of Somalia. The targeted leader was neutralized while sitting in a tea shop in
Mabah, and security forces recovered an AK-47 rifle and a pistol from him,” the
statement said.
The government added that the slain militant leader had been
behind several bombings and terrorist attacks that killed government officials
and civilians in the region.
“Last night’s operation demonstrates the courage and ongoing
efforts of the local defense heroes, supported by the government, to strengthen
public security and prevent acts of terrorism,” the statement added.
Ali Qoyane was reportedly the target of several previous
assassination attempts but had managed to evade capture until now.