Mogadishu September 29, 2023 (SD) – -The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has reported that they have apprehended Zakariya Kamal Sufi Abba-Sheikh, also known as “Saki,” who was one of the most important figures within Al-Shabaab responsible for overseeing the group’s external operations, including importing weapons.

According to NISA’s statement, Zakariya Kamal, a 28-year-old Somali national, had been under surveillance for some time, and they finally managed to apprehend him. NISA has succeeded in preventing him from carrying out his plans, which included aiding Al-Shabaab militants who operate within Somalia’s borders.

Furthermore, NISA revealed that Sakariye was one of the biggest financiers of a clandestine network responsible for smuggling military supplies to Al-Shabaab and engaging in illicit trade. He will now be handed over to the judicial authorities to face charges related to his activities.

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) emphasized its commitment to continuing its efforts to disrupt and dismantle Al-Shabaab’s networks both within Somalia and beyond.