Somalia\u2019s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says it has dismantled several Al-Shabaab networks that the militant group was allegedly attempting to secretly establish in Mogadishu and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued on September 15, NISA said its forces arrested 11 operatives linked to the networks during security operations conducted in several locations.<\/p>\n
According to the agency, the networks were “being prepared to carry out activities that could threaten security in the capital and neighbouring areas” .<\/p>\n
NISA said the operations were carefully “planned and took place in Darussalam, Garasbaley, Kahda, Daynile and Afgoye” .<\/p>\n
The agency also said its forces seized weapons and other materials allegedly “intended for use by the operatives in their planned activities” .<\/p>\n
NISA described the operations as part of its “continuing efforts to prevent Al-Shabaab and other militant groups from carrying out attacks and activities aimed at undermining security and harming civilians” .<\/p>\n
The intelligence agency urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspected security threats or information relating to Al-Shabaab and ISIS to the authorities.<\/p>\n
NISA did not provide further details about the identities of those arrested, the specific activities allegedly being planned or the weapons and materials recovered during the operations.<\/p>\n
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