The commander of the Baidoa District Police Station, Ali Taagey, was reportedly injured after a grenade attack targeted a vehicle carrying him and several of his personnel in Baidoa on Monday.
According to preliminary reports, the attack occurred inside the city when a hand grenade was thrown at a vehicle transporting the police commander. The full circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Following the explosion, Somali security forces reportedly rushed to the scene and launched an investigation into the attack. Authorities are examining how the incident occurred and whether those responsible can be identified.
While early reports indicate that Commander Ali Taagey sustained injuries, officials have not yet released detailed information regarding the extent of his injuries or the condition of other individuals who may have been in the vehicle at the time of the attack.
No group or individual has claimed responsibility, and security agencies have not publicly identified any suspects. The motive behind the attack also remains unknown.
Ali Taagey has served as the commander of Baidoa’s police station and has been involved in efforts to maintain security in the city. Earlier this month, following clashes and security incidents in Baidoa, he stated that security forces had restored stability in the city and surrounding areas.
The attack comes amid heightened security concerns in Baidoa. On September 3, Somalia’s Ministry of Defense reported fighting in the city after what it described as an attack on government security positions that allegedly began with explosive attacks.
More recently, on September 20, Southwest State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Adan Madoobe) visited Baidoa and held meetings with commanders of the 60th Division of the Somali National Army, focusing on the security situation and plans to strengthen stability in the city and across Southwest State.
The latest attack is likely to raise fresh concerns about security in Baidoa, where authorities have been working to prevent further violence and maintain public order.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.