Press Release
Government of Puntland State of Somalia
Garowe, Puntland
Thursday, April 30, 2009
President Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud (Farole) and the Government of Puntland State of Somalia strongly denounce and condemn the bomb attack at the center of the City of Galkayo on April, 29, 2009, killing one innocent civilian and one government intelligence officer.
The terrorist bomb targeted and killed the Puntland Intelligence Service (PIS) commander in Mudug region. Further, a female student who was an innocent civilian bystander was also killed and four other people injured by the explosion and subsequent gunfire.
The President and Government of Puntland State send sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wounded persons perpetrated by cowards. This attack represents an example of the tactics employed by those who wish to hinder the development of peace and security in Puntland, and all of Somalia. Puntland security forces successfully apprehended the terrorist suspect and assure the public that the suspect will be tried in a court of law within the framework of the Puntland legal system.
Terrorism is a global phenomenon that requires a global solution through concerted effort and strategic counter-terrorism tactics. Puntland State government abhors all types of criminality, including terrorism and piracy, and reiterates its commitment to fight all forms of security threats.
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