Growe (WDN) – Puntland’s Darawiish forces have captured the KANUU military base, one of the principal strongholds of the Puntland Security Forces (PSF), dealing another significant blow to the militia as Puntland expands its ongoing security operation. According to security sources, Puntland forces seized the base after a brief operation that forced several senior PSF commanders to flee while others surrendered. Puntland security forces say they are continuing search operations to locate senior PSF leaders who escaped during the fighting. According to security sources, the status of the militia’s senior leadership is as follows:Mahad Mawliid, Commander of PSF Forces in Galkayo — reportedly being pursued by Puntland security forces. The information remains based on security sources aligned with Puntland authorities, while search operations for remaining senior PSF leaders continue.