Categories: General

Son of Former Al-Shabaab Leader Killed in Precision Airstrike in Lower Shabelle

A son of the former leader of the Al-Shabaab militia group is dead.

Hassan Dahir Aweis, a former leader of the terrorist group, confirmed that his son died in a precision airstrike carried out at his farm in Lower Shabelle.

Aweis’ son died on Sunday, October 2.

The ex-commander of Al-Shabaab posted news of his son’s death in a recorded video that he posted on the same day the incident took place.

FTL Somalia

Recent Posts

National Consultative Council Kicks off at Villa Somalia

The National Consultative Council kicked off at Villa Somalia on Tuesday. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…

2 days ago

Fiqi Attends Arab League Conference in Bahrain

Ahmed Fiqi is in Bahrain to attend the Arab League Conference. Fiqi, the Minister of…

2 days ago

UNHCR to Help to Advance Development of SODMA

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will help to advance the development of…

3 days ago

Turkish Ambassador Holds Security Talks with Senior Officials at Villa Somalia

The new Turkish Ambassador to Somalia held talks on security in the country with senior…

3 days ago

Jubbaland, Southwest, and Galmudug Leaders Arrive in Mogadishu for National Consultative Council

The leaders of the regional states of Jubbaland, Southwest, and Galmudug are in Mogadishu for…

3 days ago

New Cooking Gas Storage Facility Opened in Mogadishu

A new storage facility for cooking gas has been opened in Mogadishu. President Hassan Sheikh…

3 days ago