One dies as Somali government soldiers allegedly open fire on minibus

At least one person died and another one injured after Somali government soldiers allegedly opened fire on a mini-bus in Buurane locality of Middle Shabelle region, witness said.

The minibus which was reportedly heading to Galkaayo town was indiscriminately fired by gunmen in Somali National Army (SNA) uniform.

Speaking to Goobjoog news one of the passengers whose brother died in the incident said that the minibus came under fire from government soldiers at checkpoint in Buurane village.

“My brother, Abuukar Mohamed died and another passenger sustained injuries after Somali government soldiers opened fire on our minibus” he said.

The traders and drivers have several times called on the federal government to take immediate action of removing the illegal checkpoints in the region.

Armed men with SNA uniform set up roadblocks to demand cash from drivers who constantly use the busy main highway connecting different towns.

The federal government carried out several operations to remove the illegal roadblocks set by the men dressed in military uniform but no change was so far felt according the owners and the drivers.

Somalia a country that has witnessed two and half decades of lawlessness and went to rack and ruin is now facing thousands gun men who try to win their daily break through robing and erecting illegal checkpoints.