Mudug region security commander killed in Puntland

Reports from Galkayo town in Mudug region indicate that the commander of the Puntland security forces Col Hashi Adan Elmi was killed last night in northern Galkayo.

The assassination of the commander that reported has been carried out by armed gunmen in the neighbourhood of Market Barwaqo in North Galkayo.

The armed group’s assassination team escaped from the scene of the killing as investigations by security forces took place in the area.

Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for the assassination of former Puntland security commander in Mudug region.

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