Reports circulating claim that the Somali government is searching for a Somali National Army soldier named Fahad Habash, with a reported reward of $20,000 offered to anyone who provides information leading to his whereabouts.
Fahad Habash appeared on social media in recent days, speaking forcefully about the state of the country and the way the government is handling political and security affairs.
The reports say security branches have so far failed to capture the soldier, and that the National Army Command, particularly the reconnaissance and intelligence leadership, has been ordered to determine his location.
Habash himself said there have been several attempts to kill him, and he circulated on social media an audio recording he said came from an officer with the Banadir Regional Police.
He also said he was speaking about the situation facing residents of Mogadishu, particularly families whose homes were demolished after living in those areas for a long time.
The matter has sparked debate on social media, with some criticizing the government over the measures reportedly being taken against this soldier, while others argue that the national armed forces have rules and orders that must be followed.
So far, the Somali government has not officially commented on the reports claiming that $20,000 was offered for information on Fahad Habash, or that an arrest order has been issued to security agencies.