Sanbaloolshe returns to intelligence, Mogadishu mayor axed in security shake-up

Former head of the intelligence agency NISA Abdullahi Sanbalooshe has been re-appointed in the same capacity as Mogadishu mayor Yusuf Jima’ale is relieved of his duties to be replaced by Somalia’s deputy head of mission in Washington Thabit Abdi Mohamed takes charge.

Reports from Villa Somalia also indicate President Mohamed Farmaajo has appointed Jima’ale Irfid as chief of defense staff while Abdihakim Dahir Sa’id will now head the police.

Sources close to the developments say president Farmaajo told the council of ministers he was declaring a full scale war against the militant group Al-Shabaab, a day after two bombings killed six people and injured at least 15 others in Mogadishu.

More to follow.