Beledweyne (Halbeeg News) — Beledweyne’s Deputy Administrator for Administration and Finance Abdisahal Shurie Hussein was killed late Friday after being shot by unknown assailants.
The incident, which appears to be a robbery gone wrong comes following a series of similar attacks that have been reported at the capital of Hiiraan region in recent months.
According to sources, the administrator was accosted by the gunmen at Hawo Tako area who shot him before fleeing with his mobile phone and a pistol.
Security forces quickly responded, but their efforts to track down the suspects have been unsuccessful.
Hussein, a respected figure in the community, was well-known for his work in local administration.
His death has sparked outrage among the youth of Beledweyne, who are demanding immediate justice and the apprehension of those responsible.
Authorities have not made any arrests but have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.
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