Puntland censures grenade attack on Radio Galkayo

The semi autonomous regional state of Puntland has condemned the grenade attack on radio Galkayo station last night.

Puntland labour minister described the attack as a mindless violence against the media with no justification.

“We strongly condemn the grenade attack on Radio Galkayo and wish the wounded journalists a quick recovery” The minister said.

The minister called the security forces to act swiftly and bring the attackers to justice. No one claimed the responsibility of the ataack.

The wounded journalists are still in the hospital receiving treatment for minor wounds they sustained.

Violent attacks against journalists have been on the rise in Somalia for the last few months