Somali Troops killed 21 terrorists in operations carried out in different parts of the country.
They killed the terrorists in counterterrorism offensives that took place early on Saturday morning.
A senior military officer, Gen. Mohamed Ahmed Taredisho confirmed the latest developments in a phone interview with the media.
Most of the terrorists were killed in operations in Masagaway, which is home to a military base in Galgadud.
Three civilians also lost their lives in the Masagaway operations.