Somalia: Clan elder killed in Beledweyne gun attack

Image

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia, March 7, 2015 (Garowe Online)-Suspected Al Shabaab gunmen shot and killed a well-known clan elder in Hiran regional capital of Beledweyne of central Somalia on Friday evening, Garowe Online reports.

Relatives said, three gunmen carried out the killing, with some breaking their way into his home while others stood guard outside.

A bodyguard and toddler were also killed along with late Ahmed Siyar Adan.

The wife of the target-late Adan-sustained gunshot wounds, sources said.

Planned assassinations have been proliferating at an alarming rate in Beledweyne since January.

On December 17, unidentified assailants gunned down renowned businessman, Haji Omar Mohamed Nur (Quuraw).

GAROWE ONLINE

Related Articles

Somalia: Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging New Constitution

Neither the court nor the federal government was quoted in the report as providing further details about the proceedings.

  • Somalia

    12-10-2026

  • 04:38PM

Somalia’s Constitution Dispute Deepens Over Ministers’ Roles

During a meeting the night before, however, Hassan Sheikh indicated that consultations should take place, according to the account provided.

  • Somalia

    12-10-2026

  • 06:51AM