The journalist, Ahmed Ali Farah working with a UK based Somali TV channel, Royal TV, was picked by police officer Saturday afternoon.

Officials in Las Anod central police station were reluctant to comment on the issue.

Although the reason behind the journalist’s arrest still remains unknown, locals point blame finger at the area regional governor.

Sunatimes correspondent in the region says his efforts to reach the governor for comment were futile.

Farah is said to be one of the renowned pressmen in the region.

At least seven journalists were arrested in Las Anod town since the beginning of this year. Several others were reportedly forced to flee to escape arrests.