MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has expressed anger and concern over a deadly incident in the Tookiyo neighborhood, where civilians were reportedly killed and others wounded.
Sharif, who is also a prominent opposition political figure, described the incident as deeply troubling and condemned the loss of civilian lives. He expressed particular concern over the deaths and injuries suffered by ordinary residents who, according to reports, were caught up in the incident.
In remarks addressing the incident, Sharif called for the circumstances surrounding the violence to be thoroughly investigated and for those responsible to be held accountable.
He urged security authorities and government officials to take immediate steps to establish what happened, determine how civilians were affected and prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
The former president also stressed the importance of protecting civilians and ensuring that security operations are conducted in a manner that safeguards residents and their property.
The incident has reportedly caused fear and anger among residents of the Tookiyo neighborhood, with families affected by the deaths and injuries facing a difficult situation.
Further details about the circumstances of the incident, including the exact number of casualties and the parties involved, were not immediately clear.
Sharif’s comments come amid continued public concern over civilian safety and security in Somalia, where political and security tensions have periodically resulted in violence affecting local communities.
