Photos: NISA presents evidence after Shariif's forces...

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has issued a statement detailing armed movements that have been felt in the city of Mogadishu in recent days, which involved the government security forces and those aligned with the country's opposition politicians.

NISA revealed that armed militias loyal to the former president of the country, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, attempted to confront the forces of the civilian protection unit of the Agency while they were in the Wadajir district of the Banaadir region.

The statement indicated that the Dharcada forces displayed vigilance and responsibility, while avoiding any actions that could lead to violence and harm to innocent civilians.

“The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) is saddened and strongly condemns the attacks and armed actions against the Civilian Protection forces of the Agency, who were operating in the First Branch of the General Da’ud Division, in the Wadajir district of the Banaadir region. These incidents involve armed militias loyal to the former president of Somalia, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed,” said the NISA Agency.

Additionally, NISA presented evidence including footage captured by CCTV cameras, showing that militias armed with AK-47s, BKM, and RPG forcibly entered homes located in the Tiintiinley neighborhood of the Wadajir district.

“The militias attempted to push the security forces into an armed confrontation, but the Public Protection Forces demonstrated vigilance and responsibility, avoiding any actions that could lead to violence and harm to civilians. Evidence collected by NISA indicates that armed militias with AK-47s, BKM, and RPG forcefully entered homes in the Tiintiinley neighborhood of Wadajir district,” the statement further said.

On the other hand, NISA stated that on June 24, 2026, these militias attacked the Public Protection Forces and kidnapped one of the soldiers who were carrying out their duties. On June 27, 2026, they again obstructed security operations of the forces operating in the General Daa’uud Division.

“The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) is a security agency operating under the law and is independent of political struggles. Therefore, NISA will not allow its forces to be drawn into political disputes, nor will it engage in any negotiations regarding the security and safety of the Somali people. The agency is committed to fulfilling its legal obligations, maintaining the stability of the capital, and preventing any actions that threaten the security of the community,” the statement further said.

Earlier, the Himilo Qaran Party of former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, which also issued a statement, warned of forces that it claimed were deployed in neighborhoods inhabited by the opposition, describing this as a pretext for war and condemning it.

"The Himilo Qaran Party is closely monitoring the maneuvering, the creation of crises, the incitement of internal conflicts, and the mobilization of forces that specifically take orders from the unconstitutional President of Villa Somalia, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud. The Party condemns certain reckless actions that are disrupting the community in the capital, hindering political dialogue, and could reverse the fragile statehood we possess," the statement said.

It also added, "The Himilo Qaran Party shares with the Somali people that the President, whose term has expired, will bear the responsibility and consequences of any attack on the centers of politicians."