Somali National Army (SNA) Chief has directed military officers to stop meddling in political fights.
Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rage, the Army Commander, urged military officers in the country to remain neutral.
He spoke as reports of divisions within the military circles emerged.
Some military officers are pro-President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo while others support Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble.
Gen. Rage was speaking on December 30 during a meeting with top military officers at the Ministry of Defense headquarters.