Ugandan troops serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander, according to a statement from the Ugandan military.
Osman Hussein Buune, who was said to be the leader of Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle, was killed in a surprise attack by UPDF troops near Bulo Mareer on Sunday, September 14, according to the UPDF Communications Department.
The Commander of Sector One, Brig. Gen. Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, said in a statement that the operation resulted in the seizure of a pistol, a small bag, a drum and two mobile phones, among other items.
A statement from the Ugandan military said that Gen. Ssemwanga encouraged the troops that AUSSOM, the UPDF leadership, and international partners remain committed to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring stability to Somalia.
Last month, Ugandan forces, in collaboration with the Somali National Army (SNA), conducted a major operation in Bariire, Lower Shabelle region, killing more than 50 Al-Shabaab militants, including officers.
