MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – A senior al-Shabab commander on Sunday surrendered to Somali security forces in Bardale town of southern Somalia, officials said.
Mohamed Isack Arahas, Bardale district commissioner told media that they would welcome anyone of the group fighters or commanders who decides to defect and accept amnesty offered by the government.
“Al-Shabab senior commander for areas under Bardale district defected from the group and surrendered to us here in this town today, we welcomed him well and we will also welcome others leaving the terrorist network,” Arahas said.
The defector, Ibrahim Mohamed Adan lauded the security forces for welcoming him, adding that there were more al-Shabab fighters who are planning to defect.
Ibrahim surrendered AK47 rifle and a magazine to the authorities.
The defection comes after Somali forces and troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) stepped operations against al-Shabaab.
There was no immediate comment from al-Shabaab group on the latest defection from its group.
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