Bashir Mohamed Qorgab had a five million dollars price on his head.

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Washington has not commented on the death of Bashir Mohamed Qorgab.

Last month Al Shabban attacked a military base in neighbouring Kenya, killing three US soldiers.

The US is winding down its military involvement in Africa, but persists with  joint operations alongside the Somalia forces. This includes drone strikes against Al Shabaab jihadis.

Qorgab was killed last month in the town of Sakow.

His family has confirmed his death.

Seven Al Shabaab fighters died with him.

There were reports last month that Qorgab had fallen out with the Al Shabaab leadership and was operating more and more independently.

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