The Jubbaland administration’s Dervish army, specifically the Birjeh brigade forces, conducted a military operation in the Bula Haji Forest area, resulting in the death and capture of members of the al-Shabab militant group.
During the operation, two al-Shabab militants were killed, and a third was captured alive. The captured militant, who was injured, is currently being held in a particular military hospital. The militants had been hiding in the forest area for several days before being discovered.
“The heroes of the Birjeh brigade of the Jubbaland Darwish army recently found three armed conspirators who were part of the attack in a forest area west of Buulo-Haji. Two of them were killed, and one was injured, who is now being held in a special military hospital,” said a brief statement from the government.
The operation follows a significant announcement last week by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who declared a major victory by Somali government forces and Jubbaland State Dervish troops in Lower Juba. Over 80 al-Shabab militants, including several leaders, were killed in battles targeting Bulo Haji, Baar Sanguuni, and Harboole.
The government forces also seized a large cache of weapons, including RPGs, BKM machine guns, and AK-47 rifles.
