In their true mark of evilness, #AlShabaab terrorists attacked Muslims during Iftar dinner at Syl Hotel in #Mogadishu.
The attack during month of Ramadan smacks of hypocrisy on part of Alshabaab, which claims to protect Muslims interests, only to kill them for no reason.
Alshabaab terrorists used explosives and gunfire to attack the hotel on Thursday evening, resulting to a siege that lasted for a number of hours.
#Somalia Security Forces have since killed all the terrorists and taken control of the hotel, which is near the president's office.
This is the first major Alshabaab attack in Mogadishu after Somalia government launched operations against the terrorist group, which significantly reduced its capabilities.
The operations are largely successful as Somalia government has managed to dethrone Alshabaab from some regions it originally controlled.
A good number of Alshabaab terrorists have been killed during the operations, which Somalia government often collaborates with partners.
Kenya is also involved in major operations along its border with Somalia to prevent the terrorists from crossing over to the country.
Kenyan security agencies have in the recent past killed Alshabaab terrorists in Northeastern region and Lamu County, recovered weapons and destroyed makeshift camps to guarantee security in the country.
The attack in Mogadishu clearly signifies that Alshabaab is a criminal group that has nothing to do with any religion.
Alshabaab terrorists are simply hypocrites who are hellbent to misuse religion to advance their evil agenda.
Alshabaab are criminals who should be treated as such and dealt with firmly within the law.
Let's all unite to fight terrorism in all its manifestations and terror groups like Alshabaab.
#ActionCountersTerrorism
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The Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU) has played a crucial role in repelling or neutralizing potential attacks on major infrastructure and public places.
The ATPU has been responsible for providing security at key installations such as airports, shopping malls, and government buildings
In 2019, the ATPU thwarted a planned attack on the Mombasa port, which is a critical economic hub for Kenya.
The unit has also been instrumental in providing intelligence to other agencies, helping to prevent attacks before they occur. #ActionCountersTerrorism
Money laundering is a key element in terrorism financing and other major crimes.
#Kenya has made efforts in
dealing with this threat, including the enactment of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (#POTA) and Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (#POCAMLA).
These laws will give provision for the designation of individuals cited as launderers for the al-shabaab terror group within #Kenya.
Crippling terrorism financing is a sure way of eliminating #terrorism.
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United States sanctions sixteen (16) companies & individuals in Horn of Africa, United Arab Emirates & Cyprus that fund #AlShabaab.
The entities are Faysal Yusuf Dini, Mohamed Jumale Ali Awale, Crown Bus Services from Kenya, Hassan Abdirahman Mahamed (Finland based Somali citizen), Qemat Al Najah General Trading (UAE) & Abdikarin Farah Mohamed (Somalia).
Other entities include Farhan Hussein Hayder (Kenya), Abdulkadir Omar Abdullahi (Uganda), Omar Sheikh Ali Hilowle & Haleel Commodities L.L.C from Dubai with branches in Kenya, Somalia,Uganda & Cyprus.
The entities are raising and laundering money for AlShabaab to fund their terrorism activities including killing innocent citizens in East Africa.
AlShabaab raises funds through extortion and support from such rogue entities hence blacklisting them makes the terrorist group technically bankrupt.
By dint of the US action, properties of the entities and individuals remain blocked to starve AlShabaab financially hence bolstering war against terrorism.
The US continues to support countries like Kenya and Somalia fight AlShabaab and other terrorist groups.
The US action is major win in war against terrorism through countering terrorism financing.
Closing financial taps that power AlShabaab is surest way to fight terrorism.
States need to fight money laundering and terrorism financing to win war on terror.
#ActionCountersTerrorism
@NCTC_Kenya@RAbdiAnalyst
Jailing of terrorists who were planning to carry out attacks in the country bolsters war against terrorism.
Citizens need to share information on terror activities with police to jail more terrorists.
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Women are pillars of society playing key role like promoting peace and working towards dealing with crimes like terrorism.
#InternationalWomensDay provides an opportunity to honour and celebrate women for making great things happen.
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Women forced to join #AlShabaab face inhumane treatment & undergo untold suffering.
As we mark #InternationalWomensDay,
States & other stakeholders need to firmly deal with terrorism to protect women & children as they suffer most in conflict situations.
#ActionCountersTerrorism
#WomenAgainstTerrorism
@RAbdiAnalyst@NCTC_Kenya
Kenya's Special Forces (SOG) kills five #AlShabaab militants & captures four others enroute to Fafi Sub-county in #Garissa County.
The Special Forces recovered 2 PKM, 1 RPM, 6 AK47 riffles & Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) making materials.
The terrorists who were arrested are being interrogated to provide more information on their activities in the country.
The SOG also recovered mobile phones and SIM that have given crucial leads on local AlShabaab facilitation networks.
The intelligence-led operation caught AlShabaab members by surprise as they crossed from #Somalia to Kenya to establish temporary base in Fafi within Garissa County.
The SOG Officers thanked members of the public for their support and continued partnering with security agencies to fight terrorism.
#ActionCountersTerrorism
@NCTC_Kenya@RAbdiAnalyst@APSKenya@NPSOfficial_KE
@HarunMaruf@HassanSMohamud Defend itself with what?Somalia and its leadership are jokers.
HSM can't even defend his own relatives from clown of Alshabab how can he defend somalia at large?
Alshabaab are killing innocent people at his door step and he can't do anything but he comes here shouting.