KISMAYO ( Halbeeg News) – Authorities in Jubbaland state have condemned the killing of a well-known traditional elder in Kismayu of southern Somalia.
In a statement, Jubbaland president, Ahmed Mohamed Madobe has called for an immediate probe in the incident.
The leader accused al-Shabaab of being behind the assassination of the elder.
Elder Ibrahim Jeeri was gunned gown in Kismayo late Monday.
It is unclear who was behind the assassination, attackers escaped.
Al-Shabaab which controls part of Lower Jubba region has not yet commented on the killing of the elder.
Al-Shabaab fighters had killed dozens of traditional elder accused of participating elections to elect lawmakers in regional and federal Parliaments.
Jubbaland State is expected to hold it’s presidential elections this year.
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