Wajid is under the control of Al-Shabab hardliners and it is not known the reason behind the kidnapping.
Some Islamist insurgents and clan militias have been targeting aid workers in Somalia and a number of foreign and local aid workers were killed and kidnapped in Somalia.
There no word from al-Shabab Insurgents who control the area.
Related un press release, Four UN staff members were abducted early
this morning by unknown armed men in Waajid, Somalia. They were on their
way to the airport when their convoy was stopped by gunmen. No violence
or shooting was reported to have occurred during the incident.
While the general location of the four staff members is known, no contact
with the abductors has been established so far.
The United Nations and the local authorities in Waajid are doing
everything to secure the unconditional release of the staff.
For more information, contact Dawn Elizabeth Blalock, UN spokesperson,
Mobile: +254-734-210-102 or email: blalock@un.org
Note to Editors: Experience in previous cases of abduction has proven that
sensitive handling by the media can assist in leading to the early release
of abductees. We are grateful for the media?s understanding and assistance
in the careful reporting of this issue.
Source: amsomalia@mareeg.com
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