Three masked gunmen armed with pistols have killed a famous, Somali cleric in Galkacyo, the regional capital of Mudug region in central Somalia, officials and witnesses said on Thursday.
Sheik Ali Afyare, the deceased cleric was a prominent religious man from Ahlu Sunna Waljamaca Islamist organization.
The governor of Mufud region confirmed the death of the Sheik and said he would investigate the matter.
Witnesses said three masked gunman shot the sheik late on Wednesday in the town and they immediately fled on foot from the scene.
It is not known the reason behind his killing, but there has been a power struggle between Islamist factions in recent months.
Ahlu Sunna Waljamca is a moderate religious organization that does not have a political ambition.
Source: Shbeelle Media Network
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