Reports from areas under the Galmudug administration indicate that a mother and her children were attacked in a horrific incident, resulting in the death of the mother and serious injuries to her children.
Witnesses said that the attack was carried out by armed groups, the official motive behind the act is still unknown, however, preliminary reports indicate that it was an attack based on clan issues.
The mother who was killed was said to be a prominent figure in the area, while her children are being treated at a local health facility.
The attack has deeply shocked the local community, with residents saying that they have never seen a mother and her children directly targeted before.
To date, the Galmudug administration has not commented on the horrific incident, while the local community has called on the authorities to ensure justice is served and those behind the attack are caught.