NISA

Mogadishu (AX) – In a recent and decisive operation, Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) successfully neutralized a senior operative affiliated with Al-Shabaab. This operation took place on Tuesday in the Lower Shabelle region, an area that has long been a hotbed for insurgent activities, as announced by the federal government. The gravity of this achievement is underscored by the militant's critical role in orchestrating Al-Shabaab operations in the Dhanaane and Gandarshe areas. Though the…

Mahad Salad Reappointed as NISA Chief Amid Mounting Political Tensions in Somalia Mogadishu – In a significant development, the Federal Government of Somalia has reappointed Mahad Mohamed Salad as the Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). This strategic move was executed following a proposal by the Ministry of Internal Security and subsequently approved by the Council of Ministers during an emergency session today. Villa Somalia's plans to replace Abdullahi Mohamed Ali, known as…

Beledweyne (AX) – In a recent gathering that echoed with determination and resilience, Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, the Director of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), delivered heartfelt commendations to the Macawisley militia, hailing from the Hawaadle clan. These dedicated individuals have played a pivotal role on the frontlines against the daunting challenges presented by the al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab insurgency. At a high-stakes meeting held in the Moqokori district, Sanbaloolshe stood…

In Beledweyne, a pivotal moment is unfolding as Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, the Director of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), engages in high-level discussions with local elders and community leaders in the Moqokori district. This engagement comes at a crucial juncture as the federal government amplifies its military operations against al-Shabaab in the Hiiraan region—an area marked by both conflict and resilience. Having spent four days in the district, Sanbaloolshe is on a mission that…

Nestled within the heart of the Hiiraan region, the Moqokori district stood as the latest venue for an essential dialogue focused on bolstering regional security. On a day that promised neither too much sun nor unexpected rain, figures of authority in Somalia converged for an imperative gathering. Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sambaloolshe, the astute Director of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), alongside Hirshabelle's Vice President, the charismatic Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabageed, spearheaded…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a coordinated and assertive operation, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), hand in hand with Somali military forces, delivered a powerful blow to the Al-Shabaab militant group through meticulously executed airstrikes. These operations unfolded within the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions, culminating in the elimination of a minimum of 41 Al-Shabaab members, notably including some senior figures. On Thursday, NISA reported that the initial airstrike was aimed at a gathering of 29…

NISA's Strategic Victory Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle The tranquil moonlit night in the Basro region of Lower Shabelle stood in stark contrast to the events that unfolded last evening. It was during these hushed moments that the very foundations of an entrenched insurgency were shaken by a meticulously planned operation carried out by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). The target was clear: Al-Shabaab militants, notorious for their decade-long insurgency that has gripped parts of southern and…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a decisive move, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), working closely with the Somali Police Force and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), executed a coordinated security operation on a bright Friday morning. The target? An elusive Al-Shabaab stronghold concealed in the shadows of Muuri. One might wonder, in the face of unending strife, what drives such bold undertakings? The primary objective of this mission was to quell the looming threats from the…

Dhusamareb (AX) – Under the blazing Somali sun, NISA agents sprang into action on a mission worthy of a blockbuster thriller. In Bahdo district, within the heart of Galgadud region, two vehicles were intercepted, stirring up more intrigue than a pirate treasure map. These vehicles, reportedly full to the brim with critical provisions, were allegedly headed straight to the notorious Al-Shabaab—a group known far and wide for giving even seasoned security forces a run for their money. The buzz in the neighborhood was palpable,…

Mogadishu (AX) — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia has taken two individuals into custody suspected of being responsible for the slaying of two entrepreneurs in Darussalam, a district in Mogadishu.On Wednesday, a NISA spokesperson released a statement indicating that the arrested pair are connected to the deaths of notable businessmen Hilowle Ibrahim and Ahmed Samatar Ali. They added that a third person suspected of involvement is currently at large and actively being hunted by…