MOGADISHU ( Halbeeg News) – United Nations (UN) on Saturday condemned the killing of its local staff member in central Somalia.
Unidentified gunmen had UN local security assistant Mohamed Abdi Khayre on Friday night in Galkayo town Mudug region.
During the attack, late Kheyre was leaving a mosque in the city.
The officer was rushed to a local hospital but later succumbed to the injuries he sustained.
In a statement, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Somalia, Raisedon Zenenga extended condolences to the family and the relatives.
“We mourn the passing of Mr. Khayre, who served with distinction in the UN Department of Safety and Security during his tenure with the organization,” said Mr. Zenenga. “The entire UN family in Somalia extends their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Khayre.”
He called for an investigation into the case and the prosecution of the perpetrator s of the attack.
“We urge the authorities to spare no effort in tracking down the gunmen responsible for this heinous murder of a courageous colleague who put himself in harm’s way to protect UN personnel based in the city of Galkayo,” he stated.
No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility for the killing of Mr. Khayre.
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