Skip to content

Tension high in Beletweyne following Friday killings

Storyline:National News, Security

GOOBJOOG NEWS|BELETWEYNE: Tension remains high in Beletweyne following the killing of six people Friday in inter-clan clashes that rocked the area.

Sources said at least six people were killed Friday afternoon in a farm located about 20 kilometres from Beletweyne town.

Fighting broke out after two clans living in the area differed over the ownership of the parcel of land.

Clan elders are reported to be meeting today to resolve the issue.