Somalia’s Special Forces have captured another Al-Shabaab commander in the Lower Shabelle, continuing the trend of increased stability in the country. The ministry of information has released a statement stating that troops from the Danab forces were involved in the raid that led to the capture of the commander in Wanlaweyn. Officials also commented that the high-profile commander had been coordinating attacks against villages and troops. The U.S. embassy in Somalia congratulated the special forces as well for the capture of the senior leader, later identified as Ibrahim Mohamed Rooble.

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