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NISA denies that Zakariye Ismael, Al-shabab official was handed over to Kenya

Storyline:National News

National intelligence & security agency (NISA) stated through the state owned radio that Zakariye Ismail, senior Al-shabab official who surrendered to federal government earlier this week is still under their custody and denied reports saying that Zarikiye was taken over by  the government of Kenya.

A Senior officer of government forces in Elwak district of Gedo region Khalif Noor Hiirey confirmed to Goobjoog FM earlier today that Zakariye Ismail was taken over by the government of Kenya.

“ Zakariye Ismail, was initially in Elwak under the custody of government forces but later on we heard that he was taken over by Kenyan government though there are reports saying he would be sent to Mogadishu” khaliif Noor said.

Zakariye Ismail, a senior intelegence of Al-Shabab who had a $ 3 bounty on his head surrendered to the federal government of Somalia.