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: Puntland Acting Independently Until “Consensus-Based Government” Is Formed, Says President Deni

Deni added that Puntland welcomes both domestic and international investment aimed at developing its natural resources.

  • Puntland

    16-06-2026

  • 12:10PM

Somalia: Puntland Warns Against Federal Military Recruitment in Its Territory

Politicians are free to come, speak, and express opposition views, but we will not allow meetings aimed at dismantling governance.

  • Puntland

    10-06-2026

  • 07:13PM