Friday June 16, 2023
NOTE: This article has been updated to correct significant details regarding the location and manner of the attack on Nabadon Ali Sheikh Abdulle and his daughter. Please see our correction at the end of the article for full details. We apologize for the errors in our initial reporting and thank our readers for their understanding.
Dhusamareb (HOL) - Nabadon Ali Sheikh Abdulle, a respected traditional elder, and his daughter were among the fatalities in a violent attack that occurred at Dhusamareb Airport in Galmudug's administrative capital on Friday.
Reports suggest that armed militiamen targeted a civilian vehicle that was en route from Dhusamareb town to the Hindere area, leading to several casualties.
In addition to Abdulle and his daughter, three others sustained injuries in the incident.
Early but confirmed indications suggest that clan conflicts within Galmudug's jurisdiction may have incited the attack.
As of this report, Galmudug's security forces have not issued a statement regarding the attack that resulted in the loss of lives and injuries.
CORRECTION:
In our previous report about the attack that resulted in the deaths of traditional elder Nabadon Ali Sheikh Abdulle and his daughter, we inaccurately stated that the incident occurred at Dhusamareb Airport. According to a witness, the attack took place between the villages of Galo and Fargooy, approximately 150km east of Dhusamareb. We also understand that the incident occurred during the nighttime, rather than during the day, as previously reported. Moreover, it has been reported that the victims were tragically burned alive in their vehicle. We regret these errors and are committed to providing accurate news coverage.