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Mogadishu Police Arrest District Commissioner Accused of Shooting Civilians

Staff Reporter — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:56:33 +0000

Mogadishu (Kaab TV) – The Somali Police Force, particularly officers operating at the Yaaqshiid District Police Station in Mogadishu, have arrested a man accused of shooting civilians today inside Yaaqshiid District of the Banadir region.

The suspect, who is accused of deliberately opening fire on civilians, has been identified as Sakariye Cabdi Ibraahin. It has been reported that he is a neighborhood (block) chairman serving in Yaaqshiid District in Mogadishu.

A video recording circulated showing Sakariye Cabdi Ibraahin shooting at unarmed civilians, including both men and women. However, the official reason behind his actions has not yet been publicly disclosed. Among the victims was a Somali mother.

In an official statement released by the Command of the Banadir Regional Police, it was confirmed that the suspect is currently in police custody and will be brought before a competent court to face justice.

“The suspect is a neighborhood chairman from the Towfiiq section of Yaaqshiid District. He is in the custody of the Police Force and will be referred to the appropriate court,” the statement from the Banadir Regional Police Command said.

The arrest of the neighborhood chairman accused of deliberately shooting civilians has been widely welcomed by residents of Yaaqshiid District. In recent times, there has been an increase in swift actions taken by the police against individuals and security personnel who commit abuses against Somali citizens.

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Mogadishu Police Arrest 11 Soldiers for Illegal Possession of Weapons

Staff Reporter — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:50:39 +0000

Mogadishu (Kaab TV) – The Somali Police Force has arrested 11 suspects, all of whom are soldiers, after they were found unlawfully carrying weapons in the center of Mogadishu.

The arrests followed security operations conducted by police in several districts of the capital as part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal carrying of firearms within the city.

In a statement released by the Command of the Banadir Regional Police, authorities said the detained soldiers had violated directives issued by security agencies, which clearly prohibit any off-duty soldier from carrying weapons openly or independently within the capital.

The Somali Police said the operation is part of broader efforts to strengthen public security and prevent any actions that could endanger the safety of civilians living in Mogadishu.

“The 11 suspects who were arrested are currently in police custody and will be referred to the appropriate court to face justice and to ensure that the law is properly enforced,” the statement from the Banadir Regional Police Command said.

The operation comes as the Somali Police have previously issued strict security orders banning off-duty soldiers from carrying weapons in Mogadishu.

It also coincides with heightened security measures ahead of the local council elections, which are scheduled to take place in Mogadishu on Thursday, the 25th of this month.

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Nearly 10,000 Somali Police Deployed to Secure Mogadishu Elections

Staff Reporter — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:48:51 +0000

Mogadishu (Kaab TV) – Somali security agencies have announced that nearly 10,000 police officers are fully prepared to provide security for the local council elections scheduled to take place in Mogadishu on December 25.

Speaking to the media on Sunday, the Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Farataag), said the Somali Police Force has finalized a comprehensive security plan to ensure the elections are conducted peacefully, safely, and transparently.

“The Somali Police Force is ready and capable of securing the elections. All necessary preparations have been completed,” Minister Farataag said, emphasizing that the protection of civilians, polling stations, and election personnel remains the top priority for security agencies.

He added that police officers will be deployed across the capital to safeguard voters, polling centers, election officials, and key infrastructure throughout the voting period.

The upcoming local council elections are widely regarded as a historic milestone, marking the first direct one-person, one-vote (OPV) elections in Mogadishu in more than five decades.

In anticipation of potential security threats—particularly from armed groups seeking to disrupt the process—security agencies have intensified patrols, enhanced intelligence coordination, and reinforced checkpoints throughout the city.

Meanwhile, the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) announced that nearly 5,000 election workers will be deployed to polling stations across the Banadir region on December 25 to facilitate the smooth conduct of the vote.

NIEC Chairman Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan said the election staff, most of whom are young Somalis, have undergone extensive training in election administration, voter rights, polling procedures, and professional responsibilities to ensure a transparent and credible process in accordance with national laws.

“The Banadir election is of particular importance and represents a significant step in Somalia’s democratic journey,” Abdikarim said, noting that well-trained election workers are essential to building public trust in the electoral process.

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