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Somalia’s NISA officer assassinated in Mogadishu’s Karan district

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August 10, 2023
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Somalia: NISA officer assassinated in Mogadishu's Karan district.
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Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) officer was assassinated in the Arjantin area of Mogadishu’s Karan district. The tragic incident underscores the escalating security challenges faced by Somalia, especially in its capital. 

Karan District, Mogadishu, SOMALIA. By Jama: 

The victim, Ahmed Dahir, recently demonstrated his unwavering dedication by successfully defending his undergraduate thesis. Although al-Shabaab has not officially claimed responsibility, the attack exhibits the hallmarks of the group, which is known for relentlessly targeting government workers and security personnel.

As authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event, the importance of bolstering counter-terrorism efforts becomes even more evident. The targeted assassination of Ahmed Dahir serves as a stark reminder of the pressing security challenges Somalia faces. The incident calls for renewed efforts to enhance security measures and develop proactive strategies to counter the menace posed by the extremist group.

A surge in attacks in Somalia’s capital

Although al-Shabaab has been driven out of major urban centres in Somalia, the group still wields influence and maintains control over vast rural areas. It continues to carry out attacks, ambushes, and assassinations against both security forces and civilians, including within the capital city. This assassination of Ahmed Dahir is part of a disturbing pattern, with recent weeks witnessing a troubling increase in assaults on government security officers, particularly within Mogadishu.

Last week, heavily-armed al-Shabaab fighters stormed a military police checkpoint in Mogadishu’s Yaqshid district. The attackers killed several officers and kidnapped one. The hostage later appeared on al-Shabaab’s propagandistic video. The Somali Digest interviewed residents who stated that al-Shabaab killed at least two officers in the attack. The militant group issued a statement, claiming to have overrun the checkpoint and killed six officers.

Last month, al-Shabaab targeted Somalia’s NISA officers at the Bakara checkpoint. The militants reportedly threw a hand grenade at the officers, injuring several. The group claimed responsibility, asserting they killed two officers and wounded five others. However, the group is known for often exaggerating its battlefield claims.

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