Hiiraan Online
Wednesday February 15, 2017
In Mogadishu, two elders were shot dead in as many days
Mogadishu (HOL) - A traditional elder was killed in Wadajir area of Mogadishu on Wednesday evening, according to local reports
Musa Mohamed Roble also known as"Ilka-weyne" was shot dead in a busy marketplace as he was leaving a nearby mosque after evening prayers.
Witnesses to the attack said that he was accosted by two attackers who drew their pistols, shot him at point blank range and fled the crime scene.
Security officials arrived at the scene shortly after the murder and could not apprehend the killers. Police said that they are investigating the murder and talking to witnesses.
There has been no immediate claim of responsibility.
On Monday evening , Bashir Mohamed Ali (Hagaley) was shot dead Hodon district of Mogadishu. Police say he was shot as he made his way through the vegetable market of Bakaro.