The Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), with support from international security partners, conducted a successful planned operation in the Bidda Isse and Gerille areas under the Eldher district in Galmudug State.
During the operation, which was on Saturday, the military killed 47 Al-Shabab terrorists.
They also destroyed an explosives-laden vehicle.
The terrorists had been gathering to launch attacks but were neutralized before they could act, further contributing to the ongoing efforts to counter terrorism in Somalia.