Jubbaland’s Minister of Security, General Yusuf Hussein Dhumal, has accused the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) of running a campaign to either kill or arrest him.
The situation involving Gen. Dhumal underscores the growing tensions within Somalia’s political and security landscape.
Gen. Dhumal accused Somali National Army (SNA) officers of carrying out a “kill or capture” operation against him, purportedly aiming to hand him over to the Somali federal government in Mogadishu.
He further claimed that Ethiopian troops intervened to protect him, preventing the alleged operation from succeeding.
This incident reflects deepening friction between Jubbaland and federal authorities, particularly as Somalia approaches its critical elections.
Such tensions have historically revolved around issues of autonomy, control over security forces, and the broader federal-state relations.
The silence of federal authorities on this matter could exacerbate mistrust and instability.
The involvement of Ethiopian troops adds a regional dimension to the crisis, as their presence in Somalia has often been controversial, particularly concerning allegations of interference in internal Somali affairs.
The implications of this event could be far-reaching, not only for Jubbaland’s political stability but also for Somalia’s broader federal structure and its electoral process.