Forty Al-Shabaab militants lost their lives in a military operation carried out in Middle Shabelle on Wednesday night.
Somali National Army (SNA) carried out the operation near Ali Foldhere village in the region.
Officers from the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) joined their colleagues from the SNA in the operation.
Federal and regional government troops joined forces to carry out last night’s exercise.
International partners also joined them to offer additional support.
In the last few weeks, Middle Shabelle has hosted several counterterrorism operations by the military jointly with members of the local community.