Reports from Somalia indicate that a roadside bomb went off on Sunday targeting a vehicle carrying NISA chief in Dhuusamareeb near Eldhere village, 30km from the capital of Galmudug regional state.
Security officials have confirmed that the blast killed NISA commander in Dhusamareb, Abdirashid Abdi (Qooje) and his body guards.
Militant group Alshabaab has so far claimed responsibility for this attack.