MOGADISHU, Somalia — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has thwarted an Al-Shabaab operation in the Somali capital, detaining five suspects and seizing a cache of weapons and explosive devices, the spy agency said on Tuesday.
Acting on preemptive intelligence, NISA conducted a series of coordinated raids across multiple residences in Mogadishu overnight.
According to officials, the operation was part of an ongoing effort to disrupt Al-Shabaab networks within the city, aiming to prevent potential attacks and destabilization efforts by the group. The detained individuals are believed to be affiliated with known terrorist organizations operating in the region.
The raid resulted in the confiscation of significant quantities of arms, including firearms and materials used for constructing explosive devices, which officials say were intended for attacks targeting civilian and military installations.
This operation marks a significant blow to Al-Shabaab infrastructure in Mogadishu, showcasing NISA’s capability to act on intelligence and execute complex operations to safeguard national security. The detained suspects are currently under interrogation, and further details are expected to be disclosed as investigations progress.
