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14 feb. 2025 08:08
Somalia
Counter-Terrorism, Al-Shabab
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A Governor in Jubaland killed by Al-Shabab

Al-Shabab has carried out a special operation resulting in the killing of Mohamed Ahmed (Siigaalle), the governor of the Jubaland administration, in the Wadajir area near Dhobley city, Lower Juba.

During the operation, Al-Shabab fighters seized two AK-47 rifles, and a Toyota Succeed vehicle that belonged to the deceased official.

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