Minister of Defence, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, arrived in Geerile, El-Dheer district, Galgadud, on Thursday.
Nur visited the area following a successful operation where the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) defeated Al-Shabaab militants.
He was welcomed by Land Forces Commander General Dayah Abdi Abdulle as security operations to stabilize the region continue.
This visit underscores the ongoing efforts to secure territories from Al-Shabaab and reinforce the government’s control in Galgadud.