Monday August 12, 2024
Beledweyne (HOL) – A young businessman was shot and killed inside his shop in the Howlwadaag neighbourhood of Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiraan region, on Monday.
The victim, identified as Madeer Ibrahim Hassan, was a well-known trader in the city. According to local residents, the incident occurred after a dispute between Hassan and the gunmen.
"Three armed men entered the shop and grabbed items. When he asked for payment, they refused. An argument ensued, after which they robbed the place, killed the man and fled," said an eyewitness.
Beledweyne security forces arrived at the scene shortly after the attack and launched a search for the suspects, but no arrests have been made yet.
Insecurity in Beledweyne has been on the rise in recent months, partly due to tensions between rival administrations, Hiiraan State and Hirshabelle, vying for control of the Hiraan region, particularly Beledweyne.