Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves throughout the city, gunmen have targeted and killed the youth leader of a district in Mogadishu on Friday.
Witnesses said that suspected al-Shabab assailants have shot dead Yusuf Hussein, the youth leader of Dharkenley district outside a Mosque.
The brutal attack carried out in a broad daylight has plunged the community into a state of grief and fear.
The victim, was a prominent figure within the Mogadishu district’s youth associations and was known for his dedication to community development and his efforts to empower the city’s young population.
His assassination has dealt a significant blow to the capital city’s youth-driven initiatives.
Eyewitnesses report that the gunmen ambushed the victim as he was leaving a mosque on the midday and unleashed a hail of bullets, leaving the leader with fatal injuries before he died.
The attackers swiftly fled the scene before any immediate response could be mounted as local authorities who were alerted immediately, said an investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Residents of the district are reeling from the loss and grappling with feelings of shock and fear.
The youth association, which had been actively engaged in various community projects, is now left in disarray following the tragic demise of its leader. Many members are demanding justice for the slain leader and increased security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Local authorities have condemned the assassination and promised to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Security forces have been deployed throughout the city to apprehend the gunmen and restore a sense of calm.
The incident has further highlighted the challenges faced by Mogadishu in its ongoing efforts to establish stability and security in the region.
No group has so far claimed the responsibility for the assassination, however, al-Shabab often carries out such attacks targeting local and government officials as well as public servants.
