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The Danab Commandos of the Somali National Army have carried out heavy operations in Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions in the past few hours, killing the Al-Shabab leader and 60 other Al-Shabab fighters. The state-run media quoted Danab officials as saying that the troops had set fire to areas taken over by Al-Shabab.
The areas where Danab forces claimed to have killed 60 Al-Shabaab fighters including the leader are Fidow, Dudubley, Kiliga Shiina and Burcadheer, in Middle Shabelle and Hiran regions respectively.
The commander of the Somali National Army, General Odowa Yusuf Rage who spoke to the media said that the operation was carried out by the Danab 7th group, which destroyed the Al-Shabab bombing centers and also used to collect money from the people. extortion, General Odowa Yusuf said.
Al-Shabab fighters in Hiran and Middle Shabelle are among the strongholds of the government forces.