(25-07-23) MOGADISHU – Puntland security forces have successfully apprehended a significant Islamic State (IS) militant leader in the Bari region, according to local media outlets. The security agencies in Puntland have identified the captured militant as Ali Mohamed Mayow Buulle, a notable figure in the IS faction operating in the Puntland state. The operation took place in the Ballidhidin district of the Bari region.
Further details surrounding the circumstances of his capture were not provided by the local security agencies.
In recent times, Puntland has escalated its counter-terrorism operations against the IS group in the Bari region. This intensified security effort has resulted in the capture of several key members of the group.
