BY HAN News Desk
MOGADISHU — The residence of Khadijo Al-Makhzuumi, Somalia’s Minister for Environment and Climate Change, was reportedly raided by members of the Haramcad (Cheetah) Police Unit, an elite force within the Somali Police Service, according to multiple sources speaking to Inside Somalia.
The incident, which took place on Tuesday evening, shocked many in the capital and has since sparked questions about tensions within the Somali government’s own security institutions.
Witnesses and officials familiar with the matter said that the Haramcad officers entered the minister’s compound and seized a vehicle — described as an “Abdi Bile” model car — that was parked inside the premises. They also allegedly disarmed security guards assigned to protect the minister and took some of them into custody.
The motive behind the raid remains unclear. However, early reports indicate that a special committee has been appointed to investigate the incident.
Unofficial sources told Inside Somalia that the order for the operation may have come directly from the national police chief, General Asad Diyaano, though the police command has not yet issued a public statement confirming or denying this claim.
The event has raised serious questions about command discipline and coordination within Somalia’s security forces, as it involved government security officers carrying out an operation against a sitting member of the federal cabinet.
Analysts say the incident highlights growing friction between civilian leaders and the security apparatus, which has been under scrutiny in recent months amid political realignments and restructuring efforts within the federal government.
Neither Minister Khadijo Al-Makhzuumi nor the Somali Police Force has released an official statement about the raid. The Office of the Prime Minister is also yet to comment, though insiders suggest that the matter is being handled discreetly within government circles.
Political observers say the Somali leadership may face pressure to clarify the circumstances of the operation to maintain public confidence in the rule of law and civilian oversight of security agencies.
