Deputy administrator of Beledweyne killed during armed robbery.

Abdisahal Shurie Hussein, the Deputy Administrator for Administration and Finance in Beledweyne, was shot and killed late last night by armed assailants in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong. The murder marks the latest in a series of violent crimes that have plagued the capital of the Hiiraan region in recent months.

The attack took place at around 11 p.m. in the Hawo Tako neighbourhood, near the Kulanta area, as Hussein and a companion were on their way home. According to initial reports, the assailants, who remain at large, fled the scene with Hussein’s mobile phone and pistol.

Security forces quickly responded, but their efforts to track down the suspects have been unsuccessful.

The murder comes as Beledweyne grapples with a wave of violent robberies, often perpetrated by armed groups disguised in military uniforms. These attacks, which frequently target civilians for their mobile phones and other personal valuables, have left the community in a state of fear and frustration.

Hussein, a respected figure in the community, was well-known for his work in local administration. His death has sparked outrage among the youth of Beledweyne, who are demanding immediate justice and the apprehension of those responsible.

Authorities have not made any arrests but have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.