Somalia Forces Kill 29 Al Shabab Militants in Jabad Godane Operation

Somalia’s armed forces killed 29 Al Shabab militants in Jabad Godane, southeastern Somalia, and destroyed their vehicles and weapons in overnight airstrikes. The operation, conducted with international support, aimed to prevent attacks on civilians. Al Shabab has been waging insurgency in Somalia since 2007, posing an ongoing threat to security in the region.

Somalia’s armed forces have successfully eliminated 29 Al Shabab militants in the town of Jabad Godane, located in the southeastern part of the country, the Defence Ministry confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The operation, which was carried out in coordination with international partners, also involved the destruction of vehicles and weapons that the militants had prepared for attacks against civilians. The strikes were conducted overnight in the Middle Shabelle region, a known hotspot for Al Shabab activity.
The Ministry of Defence, in a statement shared on X, emphasized the importance of international cooperation in Somalia’s ongoing fight against terrorism. It expressed appreciation to international partners for their continued support in areas such as intelligence sharing, security coordination, and operational assistance, though the ministry did not specify the particular countries or organizations involved in the operation.
Al Shabab, an extremist group that has been waging an insurgency in Somalia since 2007, has been responsible for numerous attacks on civilians, government institutions, and security forces. The group continues to pose a significant threat to Somalia’s stability and regional security, often targeting towns, military installations, and infrastructure to destabilize the government and assert control over areas of the country.
The recent operation demonstrates Somalia’s ongoing commitment to combating terrorism, improving security in vulnerable regions, and cooperating with international allies to limit Al Shabab’s operational capabilities. By destroying the militants’ vehicles and weapons, the Somali forces aimed to reduce the group’s ability to carry out future attacks and to reinforce security for local communities in the Middle Shabelle region.