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Businessman killed in gun attack in Beledweyne

Storyline:National News, Security

A businessman was shot dead Saturday evening in Beledweyne town in central Somalia by unidentified assailants

ElmiDhere was a well-known trader in the area and head of trading company according a local residents.

The deceased was reportedly heading to his home when young men armed with pistols shot him.

Witnesses say the attackers managed to escape from the scene before the police reached the area.

Somali security forces have launched operations to pursue the perpetrators.