Jimale Jama Takar

General Jim’ale Jama Takar , ; is a Somali military official and the chief commander of the 2nd Commando Battalion of Danab Force.

Biography Jimale Jama Takar, a resident of Garoowe, and hailed of the Isse Mohamoud sub-clan of the Majeerteen, Harti, larger Darod tribe, Takar was a member of the 21st battalion stationed in Dusmareb prior to the collapse of the Somali Democratic Republic. He was a prominent figure among the various military factions in Somalia after the government's downfall, and he served as one of the officers of the Somali national forces later Puntland dervish forces.

Over the years, he has collaborated with different administrations in Puntland Government and was appointed to his current position by former President Abdirahman Farole. Under Farole's leadership, Takar received troops who had undergone training in Uganda and Ethiopia.

They engaged in battles from the Galgala mountains and defended Puntland against attacks by al-Shabaab in regions such as Suuj, Garamaal and Gara'ad. The estimated size of this force ranges between six and seven hundred members. Additionally, the army possesses a variety of firearms and approximately seventy to eighty vehicles or other military equipment.