Armed assailants wound senior official of interim Juba administration

Reports from the port city of Kismayo state that armed assailants seriously wounded Col. Yasin Noor Gaas aka Yasin Raader earlier on Tuesday.

Two men armed with AK47 rifle entered the residential area of the officer and immediately opened fire on seeing him.

Mr. Raader was immediately rushed to AMISOM hospital inside  Kismayo airport where is now being treated.

The armed men fled from the scene as local people confirmed to Goobjoog FM.

The wounded officer was among the founders of Interim Juba administration.

More to follow.