GALKAYO (Kaab TV) – The Governor of Mudug Region in Puntland, Faysal Sheikh Ali (commonly known as “Jifo-Jabsade”), has addressed the arrest of several young people in Galkayo on Eid morning following a brief protest.
The youth were demonstrating over poor sanitation conditions in the city. Their protest took place at Cawaale Stadium during the Eid prayer, a time when large crowds had gathered to celebrate.
“While this morning was Eid and people had gathered at Awale Stadium to celebrate, a group of young men appeared with placards,” said Governor Faysal Sheikh Ali. “They intended to stage a protest that they organized themselves without obtaining official permission. They had a microphone mounted on a vehicle and planned to address the crowd.”
The governor emphasized that maintaining security in the city is a top priority and that unauthorized gatherings which could disrupt public order will not be tolerated. He accused the youth of attempting to “incite confrontation between the public and the government.”
He added that the demonstration had disturbed public order, and that security forces acted in accordance with the law to detain the youth in order to prevent further unrest.
“The security forces informed us that they have detained the individuals along with the placards they were carrying,” the governor said. “They also told me that the detainees admitted to their actions.”
Governor Faysal also urged the public—especially young people—to raise their voices peacefully and through legal and official channels, warning against actions that could lead to additional problems.
According to reports received by Kaab TV, two of those arrested were known local activists advocating for better sanitation in Galkayo.
It has also been confirmed that the Director of Radio Galkacyo, Mohamed Abdiasis, was arrested and is currently in custody.
The governor stated that all those detained will be brought before the court.