Inside the Daesh Khawarij Group: Structure, Operations, and Future Plans

The Daesh Khawarij Group is a militant organization operating primarily in Puntland, Somalia. Led by Abdiqadir Muumin, the group has a structured leadership, a growing membership, and ambitious plans for expansion. Here’s a closer look at their operations, organizational structure, and future strategies.
Structure
The group is led by Abdiqadir Muumin as the overall leader, with Salahuddin Al-Badri, reportedly from the Arabian Peninsula, serving as his deputy. The group has around 3,200 members recruited from various regions, including 312 from Tanzania, 512 from Ethiopia’s Oromo ethnic group, 64 from Ethiopia’s Amhara ethnic group (initially recruited as workers and later indoctrinated), and the remaining members from Somalia.
The organization is divided into several specialized departments. The Finance Department is led by Abdi Samad from the Darood/Warsangeli clan. The Security (Amniyaat) Department is headed by Muumin Salah from the Dhulbahante clan. Sheikh Mustafa Nur from the Rahaweyn clan oversees the Preaching & Ideological Propagation Department. The Health Department is led by Ikram from the Isaaq clan. Fazul Mula from Bahrain is responsible for the Explosives Department. The Media Department is managed by Jabril Yusuf from Somalia, who operates Radio Al-Hijrateen.
Future planes and finances
The group has laid out expansion strategies for the coming year. They plan to deploy 360 personnel to the Benadir region, consisting of 250 security personnel from Amniyaat and 110 finance staff. Additionally, they aim to expand operations in eastern, northern, and southern Somalia.
Financial resources for the group come from key locations, including Mogadishu, Bosaso, and the Sanaag region. With its structured leadership, strategic planning, and financial backing, the Daesh Khawarij Group remains a serious militant force in Somalia. Their expansion plans for 2025 highlight an urgent security concern, especially in Benadir and other key regions. Vigilance and proactive measures will be essential to curb their growing influence and prevent further instability in the region.