AMISOM offers its condolences to the Transitional Federal Government and people of Somalia after the tragic killing of His Excellency Abdishakur Sheik Hassan Farah, the Minister of Interior and National Security at his home this evening.

Major General Nathan Mugisha, AMISOM Force Commander, said:

“Minister Abdishakur was devoted to the cause of peace in Somalia and his committed service will be greatly missed.  We worked together closely over the past months since his appointment and he was adriving force in much of the good reform and progress that we have seen recently.

“He was a dedicated leader, working for the people and determined to do what he could to improve the security situation.

“I and my force convey our great sadness and condolences to the President, the Transitional Federal Government, the people of Somalia and his family.  It is a sad and senseless loss.”

ENDS

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