The federal Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has confirmed that the Somali Police Force (SPF) has a journalist in its custody.
The information ministry released a press statement dated October 12 confirming that SPF has journalist Abdalla Mumin in their custody.
In the statement, the ministry clarifies that Mumin was arrested on security-related charges.
They deny reports floating around indicating that Mumin’s arrest had to do with his work and profession as a journalist.
The ministry stated that it confirmed the true nature of the charges preferred against Mumin after consulting the National Prosecution Office.