After the brigade was forced to leave the Višegrad region, and move to Goražde because of the fall of Rogatica and lack of supplies, he became the commander of the 808th Muslim Brigade in Goražde.
Following the brigade's expulsion from the Višegrad area, and relocation to Goražde due to Rogatica's fall and supply shortages, he assumed command of the 808th Muslim Brigade in Goražde.