Puntland security forces arrested an auto rickshaw operator who reportedly killed a soldier from the Nugaal region in Garowe, the capital of Puntland, on Sunday.
According to reports from traders, the soldier, who was among those assigned to market security ahead of Eid, was killed in the center of the Garowe market.
The security agencies have not explained the motive behind the killing of the soldier, identified as Abdihakin Fiqi.
However, reports from various sources indicate that the perpetrator killed the soldier following a dispute when the soldier stopped the auto-rickshaw for tax money.
The suspect is currently in the custody of the police forces in Garowe.
Authorities are conducting further investigations into the incident to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the soldier’s death.
The tragic incident has left the community shocked and saddened, raising concerns about security measures in Garowe.
Local residents and traders are calling for increased vigilance and measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Meanwhile, the family and colleagues of the deceased soldier are mourning his loss and demanding justice for his untimely death.
The arrest of the suspect brings a glimmer of hope for closure and accountability in this tragic event.
