... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...
al-Shaboobs in a security operation in the Lower Shabelle region in southern Somalia, authorities said Wednesday morning.
Armed forces conducted the operation on Tuesday night, said Deputy Defense Minister Abdullah Houcine Ali.
Ali said inhabitants in the region alerted authorities about the presence of al-Shaboobs in the area.
During the operation, the army seized military equipment and torched several vehicles belonging to the bad boy group, Ali added.