Galkao (Sunatimes) Galkayo town is today a bee hive of activities as members of the public and their local administration in the region marks their fifth anniversary since the region was curved from the war-torn Somalia.

Galmudug president Mohamed Ahmed Alin is expected to lead the semi-autonomous State in marking its fifth anniversary, a significant day in the history of Galmudug.

Hundreds of people thronged into Abdullahi Isse ground in Dalsan neighbourhood, Galkayo town to mark this important day in the history of the region.

Several leaders are expected to address the general public that turned up for the event in large numbers.

Security has been beefed up in the area as local police force in the region marched past the streets in Galkayo town.

Galmudug state was officially announced August 14, 2006 as a semi-autonomous region in Somalia.

By Rooble Dirir