Somali security forces in Southwest State have captured Abdullahi Ahmed Mohamed, also known as Abdi Aziz, a key media operative for the militant group Al-Shabaab.
He was apprehended on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Waajid, Bakool region, while filming a failed attack on a government military base.
Authorities seized equipment used for recording propaganda material, including mobile phones, cameras, memory cards, and notebooks.
Mohamed is currently detained in Waajid and undergoing interrogation.
This operation is part of ongoing efforts by Somali forces to dismantle Al-Shabaab’s infrastructure and restore security in the region.