The Opposition Issues a Statement on the Operation at Hotel Elite and the Tension in Cabdicasiis District

Mogadishu – Politicians and members of the opposition have issued a new statement regarding an operation carried out by government forces at Hotel Elite on Liido beach and the tension currently in Cabdicasiis district in the Banaadir region.

A statement from the opposition indicated that government forces forcefully entered Hotel Elite, which is owned by the former Minister of Internal Security of Somalia, Cabdullaahi Maxamed Nuur. They stated that the forces confiscated the weapons from the hotel’s security before entering various parts of the hotel, claiming they were conducting investigations related to weapons suspected to be stored there.

The opposition described this action as one that could further escalate the political and security tensions in Mogadishu, calling for the avoidance of actions that could lead to further confrontations.

On the other hand, the situation in Cabdicasiis district is tense today, following the announcement by the Banaadir Regional Police Command that they will begin an operation to collect illegal weapons in the district. This plan comes days after clashes occurred in the district, resulting in casualties, injuries, and displacement.

Reports from Cabdicasiis district indicate that there are military movements and security alerts in neighborhoods within the district, with local residents expressing concern about the possibility of the tension escalating further.