Police have arrested five individuals who have been brandishing guns and threatening the peace during the presidential elections campaigns.
A day after photos and videos of several individuals associated with the Kulmiye party brandishing guns and shooting in the air were exposed, police said they have launched investigations into the matter.
Curiously, four of the five are affiliated to the national intelligence agency according to the police.
The arrests come after the issuance of warnings and penalties by the Ethics Body.
Today, a spokesperson for the National Police confirmed that five individuals have been identified for these acts. Four of them are affiliated with the national intelligence agency and are currently in custody at the Agency, as stated by the spokesperson.
The remaining individual is a civilian and is being held at the Criminal Investigation Department facility. The investigation is ongoing, the spokesperson added. It is a violation of the laws of the land for law enforcement agents to engage in political activities, let alone intimidate the public in support of the ruling party.
Earlier on Tuesday, Somaliland’s intelligence agency has launched an investigation into armed supporters of the ruling Kulmiye party, who allegedly intimidated people with pistols and guns during a rally in Hargeisa on Monday night.
The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) reported that the men also fired live ammunition in a Hargeisa neighborhood, causing public alarm during the gathering.
“The thugs carry guns and ammunition that caused chaos and endangered the public during the Kulmiye political rally yesterday evening/last night are being tracked and will be arrested soon. If anyone has additional information, please contact us. 9000,” the NIA posted on Twitter.
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