“Security sources said the roadside bomb was likely planted by ISIS fighters, who remain active in the mountainous Bari region despite years of counterterrorism operations.”
Why can’t they eradicate them? Because there are many within the security forces who are sympathetic to them. And because the Islamic State jihadis are likely better funded and better equipped than even Puntland’s elite security force. And because the people in the area recognize that the jihadis are acting upon Islamic imperatives, and support them.
“Senior Puntland commando commander killed in ISIS roadside bombing,” Hiraan Online, August 5, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
Bossaso (HOL) — A senior commander in Puntland’s elite security force was killed Tuesday when an improvised explosive device struck his convoy in the Al Miskaad mountains, a known hotspot for ISIS activity in northeastern Somalia.
Captain Mahmoud Jama Leeho, commander of the Puntland Maritime Police Force’s (PMPF) 2nd Commando Battalion, and fellow officer Said Mahmoud Mohamed, known as Jiqda, were killed while on patrol in the Dasaan area of Qandala district, Puntland officials confirmed.
Security sources said the roadside bomb was likely planted by ISIS fighters, who remain active in the mountainous Bari region despite years of counterterrorism operations. The officers were conducting a security sweep as part of an ongoing campaign to dislodge militant factions entrenched in the area.
Leeho, a veteran of numerous frontline operations, had previously survived injuries sustained in battles in Dharjaale and Haraaryo. His death marks a significant loss for Puntland’s security apparatus. He was also the brother of the late Colonel Nur Jama Leexo, another senior commander killed in combat against ISIS….
somehistory says
muzzies fighting muzzies. There is no person a muzzie will not murder for his false god and fake prophet.
Which side there does ilhan elmi support and for whom does she root? Which side does she “rep” in the U.S. Congress?
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Here, both US & Israel can offer to reinforce Puntland’s forces – in return for Puntland taking in all Palestinians. Not just from Gaza, but also Judea, Samaria and rest of Israel
OLD GUY says
It is hard to decide which islamic group to cheer for when both sides are Islamic terror groups. I’ll set back and watch, we can always deal with the winner later.