Southern Galkayo Police Boss Dies Of His Injures

Galkayo police commander, Major Awil Nur Roble has succumbed to injuries sustained from IED planted in his car on Monday.

Major Roble died in Souther Galkayo hospital where he was nursing his injuries on Tuesday morning.

Armed group al-Shabaab group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The divided southern Somali city has experienced numerous attacks against members of the security agencies in recent years.

Senior police and intelligence officials were targeted within this year an attack claimed by armed group al-Shabaab.

The joint police unit from Galmudug and Puntland administrations was formed to ensure security in the city.

Agreement between Garowe and Dhusamareb states has ended border based dispute two years ago, after deadly clashes between the two administrations.