Reports indicate that Abdiqani Sulub, a senior commander within the SSC-Khaatumo forces, was killed during clashes in Qorilugud, located approximately 40 kilometers north of Buuhoodle.
Abdiqani held the role of deputy to Abdi Madoobe, the SSC-Khaatumo forces’ overall commander.
The SSC-Khaatumo forces have been engaged in ongoing skirmishes with Somaliland forces, aiming to assert greater autonomy for the Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions.
The conflict underscores the broader, long-standing tension over control and governance in these regions.
The loss of Abdiqani is a significant development and may impact the group’s strategic operations and morale, with potential implications for the stability in the contested areas.