At least one soldier has been confirmed dead and two others wounded in a shootout in Garowe on Sunday between security guards of Puntland Vice President Ahmed Karaash and the traffic police.
Initial reports revealed the clash erupted after the traffic police parked a vehicle with the Vice President’s security guards. Though it’s not yet clear how it did happen. However, the regional police arrived at the scene to stop the clash between security forces.
At least four security guards of the vice president have been arrested for questioning. The regional authority has not spoken out about the matter. This is not the first time the state has experienced such cases.