A former member of the militant group Al-Shabaab, often known as the Khawarij, has surrendered to the Somali authorities forces after spending 5 years with the group. Hassan Hussein Ibrahim, who was recognized by the nickname Gerdhuub among the many Khawarij, gave himself as much as the sixtieth Division of the federal government forces within the Bay and Decrease Jubba areas.
In an interview with SONNA, the official information company of Somalia, Hassan revealed the explanations behind his resolution to defect from Al-Shabaab. He mentioned that he confronted many difficulties and hardships throughout his time with the group and that he didn’t profit from something. He additionally mentioned that he suffered from the issues that Al-Shabaab prompted to the folks and that he needed to depart them and be part of the federal government forces. He urged his former comrades who’re nonetheless with Al-Shabaab to comply with his instance and give up to the federal government.
The Somali authorities has been making nice efforts in current instances to liberate the nation from the conflict and to deliver peace and stability to the nation. The federal government has been encouraging defections from Al-Shabaab and providing amnesty and rehabilitation packages to those that surrender violence and extremism. The federal government hopes that extra members of Al-Shabaab will abandon the group and be part of the peace course of.
