The Ministry of Defense expressed deep regret at the security situation that took place at Jowhar Airport over the weekend.
A shootout occurred at the airport targeting the Speaker of the HirShabelle Regional Parliament.
The incident left the Speaker and members of his convoy shaken to the core.
Authorities immediately launched an investigation to unearth the people responsible for the shootout whose full impact remains unclear.
There are reports that some people lost their lives while many others were injured.
The shootout involved the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF).
A press statement from the defense ministry mentions that those responsible for the incident will appear before the Armed Forces Court once investigations are complete.