Security sweep in Galkaayo nets several suspects

Puntland security forces have arrested several suspects of involving in the killing of renowned businessman in a massive sweep in the northern part of Galkaayo town of the semi-autonomous regional state.

Puntland officials told reporters on Sunday morning that several suspects are being interrogated at a police station.

Residents of Galkaayo’s Israa’a neighbourhood unveiled that the sweep was appearing as the most intense door-by-door operation in months.

The security operation has come after unknown assailants gunned down renowned businessman late Omar Abdulle Dheere on Saturday night.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the latest murder.