Photo/Somali Times/ Jubaland President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe promoting Major Mahad Mohamed Islam
A senior Jubaland military commander has sensationally claimed the Federal Government is exploring means to capture parts and set base to eventually end Ahmed Madobe’s reign. Major Mahad Mohamed Islam, who was promoted by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe Saturday told journalists he had been approached and paid by National spy chief Fahad Yasin to lead the operation.
According to the Major Mahad who is the commander of the Darwiish battalion in Afmadow, Yasin, who heads the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) approached him for the mission to capture areas around Afmadow and deploy Somali National Army. To kick-start the mission, the soldier said he was sent $80,000 with the promise of a further $1 million and a house in Turkey upon completion of the task. Major Mahad claims that he has the documents to prove the allegations.
The Federal Government has not responded to the claims which add another layer of animosity between the two levels of government. Corrupt Villa Somalia Government has vowed not to recognize Madobe’s presidency following a controversial poll in Kismayu last September.
The remarks by the soldier today come amid tensions in Gedo region a fourth night after a deadly clash between Federal forces and Jubbaland troops in Beled-Hawo which spilled into the Kenyan side.