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Fugitive on Death Row Reportedly Rescues 40 Somali National Army Soldiers

30 October 2026 · Single source · Edition 21

A fugitive named Duqow, who was previously sentenced to death and on the run for nearly a year, reportedly rescued over 40 Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers. The incident occurred in the Walaweyn and Yaaqbiriweyne areas of the Lower Shabelle region, turning a condemned man into a reported savior for the government forces.

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