A prominent Muslim cleric from Somalia was shot dead on Saturday, January 17, while coming home from evening prayers at a mosque.
Popular Imam shot dead by unknown gunmen
Sharif Sidkey was the chairperson of Ahlu Sunna wal Jamaa clerics in Bay region
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Sharif Sidkey was the chairperson of Ahlu Sunna wal Jamaa clerics in Bay region.
Interim South-western Administration security forces arrived at the scene and arrested a dozen suspects, who are now being interrogated, according to police officials.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Al-Shabaab recently carried out an attack on a military base outside Baidoa, killing at least five people.
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