Former Al-Shabaab deputy leader surrenders to the Somali government
Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali Abu Mansoor guarded by Al-Shabaab militants in 2010. Mansor and militias loyal to him have recently been facing attacks from Al-Shabaab fighters in his hideout at Abal settlement. PHOTO | ABDULKADIR KHALIF | NATION
Former Al Shabaab deputy leader Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali Abu Mansoor has surrendered to Somali government forces.
“Abu Mansoor who has been at Abal settlement (close to Hudur town) has decided today, Sunday, to surrender to the pro-government forces,” said Shine Moalim Nurow, special police commander for Interim South West Administration (ISWA).
