Residents from several districts in the Somali capital described scenes of chaos and fear as heavily armed police and intelligence forces allegedly carried out midnight operations targeting residential neighborhoods.

Families Awakened by Gunfire

Witnesses told local media outlets that security forces stormed homes during late-night operations, firing live ammunition and forcing frightened families from their houses.

According to testimonies collected by Sunatimes and Waagacusub Media, civilians were allegedly assembled in open areas outside their neighborhoods while security personnel conducted house-to-house searches.

Safiya Ali told Sunatimes that jewelry and valuables stored inside her home were allegedly taken during a police operation in which officers claimed they were searching for weapons.

"They entered our house after midnight and later our gold jewelry disappeared,” she said.

Khadija Mohamed also told Waagacusub Media that money and jewelry were allegedly stolen from her home during a violent nighttime raid on Saturday after security forces opened fire in the area.

Children Reportedly Killed in Dayniile

In one of the most serious reported incidents, Nur Ismail, a resident of Dayniile district, stated that three of his children were killed during the operations, while his wife, Anab Abdinur, was injured.

Independent verification of the casualty figures and allegations remains difficult due to the volatile security environment.

Clashes Reported in Wadajir District

The Buulo Xuubey area of Wadajir district reportedly witnessed protests and armed confrontations involving Somali police forces and security personnel linked to former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.

The clashes reportedly followed heightened political tensions surrounding opposition activities and planned demonstrations in Mogadishu.

Opposition Threatens to Publish Names of Security Officials

Following a meeting in Mogadishu, opposition leaders accused members of the Somali Police Force and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of involvement in:

• targeted killings,
• illegal land seizures,
• nighttime raids,
• and theft of civilian property.

Opposition figures warned that they intend to publicly release the names of security officials allegedly connected to the incidents.

Plans for Major Demonstrations

Opposition leaders also reaffirmed plans to organize large-scale protests scheduled for June 4, 2026, despite rising tensions and security concerns.

Political analysts warn that the situation could further escalate unless dialogue and de-escalation efforts are prioritized.

Human rights advocates continue calling for:

• independent investigations,
• protection of civilians,
• accountability for alleged abuses,
• and respect for constitutional rights and peaceful political participation.

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