Somali police dismiss claims of investigation at Hormuud headquarters
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Banadir Regional Police on Sunday denied reports circulating on social media that security forces had entered Hormuud Telecom offices in Mogadishu to conduct investigations.
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Somalia's police entered two Hormuud company premises in Mogadishu on Sunday.
Attributed to: Somali Stream
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Somali Guardian
Somalia's police entered two Hormuud company premises in Mogadishu on Sunday.
Attributed to: Somali Stream
Event date: 2026-10-16
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Somali Guardian
The investigation is linked to recent developments in Southwest state.
Attributed to: Somali Stream
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Somali Guardian
Forces loyal to former regional president Abdiasis Laftagaren have retaken all major towns in Bay region except Baidoa.
Attributed to: Somali Stream
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Somali Guardian
The federal government imposed economic sanctions on Mr Laftagaren’s administration and anyone who co-operates with it.
Attributed to: Somali Stream
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Hiiraan Online
Banadir Regional Police denied reports that security forces entered Hormuud Telecom offices to conduct investigations.
Attributed to: Banadir Regional Police
Event date: 2023-10-18
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Hiiraan Online
The police command rejected allegations that officers conducted searches at Hormuud's facilities.
Attributed to: Banadir Regional Police
Event date: 2023-10-18
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Hiiraan Online
The police warned against spreading unverified information and stated that false reports could lead to legal action.
Attributed to: Banadir Regional Police
Event date: 2023-10-18
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Hiiraan Online
Social media reports suggested the alleged investigation was linked to political tensions in South West State.
Attributed to: social media reports
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Most recent report · 19 October 2026 08:08 UTC
Somali police dismiss claims of investigation at Hormuud headquarters
Banadir Regional Police denied reports that security forces entered Hormuud Telecom offices to conduct investigations.
1 report
Most recent report · 18 October 2026 17:02 UTC
Somalia police enter Hormuud headquarters in Mogadishu amid Southwest state tensions
Somalia's police entered two Hormuud company premises in Mogadishu on Sunday.
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18 October 2026 17:02 – 19 October 2026 08:08 · UTC
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Somali police dismiss claims of investigation at Hormuud headquarters
Banadir Regional Police denied reports that security forces entered Hormuud Telecom offices in M…
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Somalia police enter Hormuud headquarters in Mogadishu amid Southwest state tensions
Somalia's police entered two Hormuud company premises in Mogadishu on Sunday, including its head…
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