Somalia condemns Mass Shooting in Las Vegas

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has strongly condemned a ‘terrorist attack’ in the US city of Las Vegas on Monday that killed at least 59 people and injured more than 527, Garowe Online reports.

In a statement, Somali President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo stressed the country’s rejection of violence and terrorism and expressed its regret and condolences over the “deaths of the many victims”.

"On behalf of my Government and the people of Somalia, I send my sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the heinous act of terror in Las Vegas," said President Farmajo in the statement.

Somalia also expressed its solidarity with the families and friends of the victims of the worst shooting incident in the history of the United States.

"Such acts of terror, like similar ugly and cowardly attacks our people endure cannot be allowed. We must come together at these trying times, unity is a sure way of defeating hate," read the statement.

The Federal Government of Somalia stands with the citizens of the United States, and echo the words of President Trump that, “Our bonds cannot be broken by violence”

"Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims," said Somali President.

A gunman opened fire at a Las Vegas music concert attended by 22,00 people on Sunday evening in what has been described as the worst mass shooting in modern US history.

The shooter, named as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock of Nevada, was said to have fired multiple rounds towards the concert from his 32nd-floor hotel room in the Mandalay Bay opposite the venue.

He was found with a stash of weapons by police after reportedly killing himself before they stormed the hotel room in Mandalay Bay resort.

On Monday, ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attack through a statement in the Arabic Language, saying the shooter converted to Islam months ago. FBI later dismissed the assertion.

GAROWE ONLINE