(01-12-23) BOSASO (HN) — Khadar Abdi Ali, a revered leader of the Somali community from Ethiopia’s Somali region and a prominent figure in Puntland, was tragically assassinated on Friday in his home in the Raf and Raho village of Bosaso city. This brutal incident, which also grievously injured his young son, has sparked widespread horror and grief across Puntland and the Somali region of Ethiopia.
Witnesses report that an unidentified assailant forcefully entered Ali’s residence and fatally shot him. This violent act was made even more harrowing by the injury sustained by Ali’s son, who, in a heart-wrenching turn of events, fell upon his father during the attack. The child is currently receiving urgent medical care.
Ali, esteemed for his pivotal role within the Somali community in Bosaso and his influential ties to Ethiopia’s Somali region, was a beacon of respect and leadership. His untimely demise has not only plunged Bosaso into a profound state of shock and mourning but has also sent shockwaves through the Somali community across the region. The motive for this atrocious crime remains shrouded in mystery, with no groups stepping forward to claim responsibility.
In the wake of this tragedy, security forces in the Bari region of Puntland sprang into action, launching a comprehensive operation to track down the perpetrator. Despite their intensive efforts, the assailant managed to evade capture and is still at large. Authorities have expressed their firm commitment to continuing the manhunt, vowing to bring the culprit to justice and offer some measure of solace to Ali’s family and the communities he passionately served.
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