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| Central Somalia town Galkayo |
GALKAYO, Somalia Apr 21 2013 (Garowe Online) – A man was
shot and killed on Sunday at Galkayo’s Abdullahi Yusuf Airport entrance, after
he reportedly pulled out a weapon after initially arguing with the airport
security detail, Garowe Online reports.
According to local sources, the unidentified man - who sources say was a former pirate - accompanied
by other unknown men refused to obey a command to slow down as his vehicle
approached the airport midday Sunday.
The source told GO that after finally complying to stop, the
men aboard the vehicle refused to be searched as customary at the airport. Reportedly
a man then pulled out an AK 47 rifle and one of the airport guards shot and the
killed the man. The men on board the vehicle, were subsequently arrested.
Reports said that an hour later men from southern Galkayo –
under the Galmudug administration – attempted to shoot and kill Puntland police
forces however failed and fled back to southern Galkayo.
Puntland authorities have not yet released a statement on
the incident but are expected to release statement shortly.
There have been periodic clashes between Galmudug and
Puntland residents in Galkayo, with target kidnapping being traced back to
southern Galkayo. Both Puntland and Galmudug administrations have stated that
they will cooperate to end criminality in their jurisdictions.
GAROWE ONLINE
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