| Description |
Puntland police exchanged gunfire with militiamen from Majeerteen/Reer Biciidyahan in the vicinity of governor's office in the morning of 27/01. The incident happened after the local militia tried to block the municipal council from demolishing buildings in the area as part of the town plan project. The police reportedly left the area after being ordered by their commander. The heavily armed militias are still in control of the area. No casualties were reported. Further reports suggest that clan elders from Biciidyahan have stepped in to solve the issue in a peaceful way. |
