The weapons display comes as disagreements continue over political representation, security and the relationship between Hiiraan and Hirshabelle’s administration.

Reports of orders linked to the mobilisation have also circulated, although their precise content and implementation have not been independently established.

Businessman Ibrahim Abdi Dhaay was among those who spoke out, referring to claims that soldiers fighting in Baidoa were being offered $200 as an incentive. He said businesspeople from Hiiraan were prepared to offer more than that amount.

“Let the soldiers who are dying in Baidoa for $200 come to us; we are ready to give them $200 or more,” Dhaay said.

His remarks reflected his response to the reported payments and the broader security situation he was addressing. The circumstances surrounding the alleged payments, including who was offering the money, were not clarified in the statement.

Other businesspeople from Hiiraan also made forceful remarks, signalling their concern over developments affecting the region.

One statement attributed to local businesspeople declared: “As long as even one girl among us remains alive, we will head south until we enter Mogadishu.”

The remarks suggested a willingness to take further action, although it was not clear whether the statement represented an agreed plan or an individual expression of anger.

Businessman Bishaar Afay also commented on Cabdifataax Afrax, whom he described as a close relative.

Referring to their family relationship, Afay said: “I am that boy’s uncle. If he wants a blessing, let him not come to us; if he does not want a blessing, then he can be turned away.”

The meaning and context of Afay’s remarks were not fully explained in the account provided.

The statements come amid longstanding political disagreements in Hiiraan over representation, regional leadership and relations with Hirshabelle’s authorities and Somalia’s federal government.

Such disputes have periodically prompted public demonstrations, strong rhetoric and mobilisation by local groups.

The combination of an armed display and increasingly forceful statements from business figures highlights the intensity of sentiment surrounding the situation.

However, the remarks do not by themselves establish that a coordinated military operation is planned, and the specific orders reportedly associated with the mobilisation remain unclear.

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