Senior Al-Shabaab Leader Killed in Bu’aale Airstrike

In a statement, the ministry said Gurey “was a founding member of the group, a close associate of former leaders Ahmed Abdi Godane and Ahmed Diriye, and previously held senior positions overseeing security, intelligence, and operational planning.” The statement added that he “played a key role in the early funding and establishment of Al-Shabaab.”

The ministry said the operation reflects cooperation between Somalia and international partners in the fight against Al-Shabaab and reaffirmed that security operations would continue to protect civilians and maintain stability.