Somalia: Security commander killed in Beledweyne shooting

Image

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia, December 16, 2015 (Garowe Online)-Armed clan militiaman has shot and killed Somali National Army (SNA) commander in central Somalia town of Beledweyne on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports.

Mohamed Mumin Irba-Dhere was in charge of regiments dispatched to enforce ceasefire between two warring clan militias.

The killed, identified as one of feuding militiamen was immediately apprehended.

Beledweyne has been a spot for sporadic clan clashes that left nearly 20 people dead over the last few days.

GAROWE ONLINE

Related Articles

Somalia: Puntland Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Fueling Piracy and Undermining Federalism

The exchange highlights the growing political rift within Somalia at a time when the country faces major security challenges.

  • Somalia

    15-06-2026

  • 09:13AM

Somalia: Puntland rolls out new digital inventory system to curb medicine shortages

The initiative is part of the broader "Damal Caafimaad" project, which focuses on expanding essential healthcare services in the Horn of Africa nation.

  • Somalia

    14-06-2026

  • 01:15PM