Hiiraan Online
Thursday, February 12, 2015
MOGADISHU (HOL) --- Somalia's government has replaced two senior intelligence commanders Thursday, in a new security shake-up in the Somali capital which faces increasing attacks by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabab group, sources told HOL.
The replacement of Col. Mohamed Aden Jimale (Koofe), the Mogadishu commander for the spy agency and his deputy Abdifatah Shaweye comes at a time rumors mills around that Col. Koofe is seeking an asylum in Belgium after security trainings in Europe.
Abdifatah farey, a commander in the intelligence agency took over Mr. Aden's position, while Mohamed Hassan takes Shaweye's position. Mr. Farey, the former presidential guards' chief was fired by the government in 2013 after attacks on the state house.
However, some reports say Mr. Kofi was nominated for another position; however, there were immediate details about his new position.
Somali intelligence and police chiefs often come under fire of ineffectiveness after attacks by Al-Shabab militants who carried out high profile attacks in the horn of Africa nation.