Somalia: Suicide bomber kills six in Galkayo

Image

GALKAYO, Somalia-Suspected Al Shabaab suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt in central Galkayo town, killing at least six people including well-known Puntland official on Thursday morning, Garowe Online reports.

Initial reports disclose that Mudug regional Finance Ministry accountant Said Ali Yusuf (Gadayare) is among those killed in the suicide attack.

Former Galmudug Minister Hassan Rush might have also been targeted in the apparently coordinated terror attack, sources added.

The suicide bomber ripped through a teashop frequented by key figures according to security and medical sources.

Puntland government has yet to release further details on the blast.

GAROWEONLINE

Related Articles

Somalia: U.S. Military Conducts Airstrike Against ISIS Targets 

This latest strike in the north coincides with ongoing U.S. aerial support in southern Somalia.

  • Puntland

    20-04-2026

  • 01:24PM

Somalia: Puntland urges Somali president to reach consensus as term nears end

The call followed a cabinet meeting chaired by Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni to discuss the country’s political landscape.

  • Puntland

    16-04-2026

  • 03:57PM