Garowe (Sunatimes) Puntland has issued a strong warning to individuals it says are involved in divisive politics in achieving their personal interests.

Assistant minister for internal security Abdijamal Osman Mohamoud said there are people trying to destabilize the region for what he called selfish political gains by inciting locals in certain parts of the region.

Mohamoud pointed blame fingers at individuals he did not named for preaching divisive politics in Puntland, saying the local administration will not tolerate any attempt to derail the prevailing security in the region.

The minister disputed claims that his administration has closed down an office used by local traditional elders in Bosaso town.

His sentiment comes days after locals in Qardo town took to the streets in protest of what they claimed to be an attempt by the sitting administration to extend its term to another one year.