MOGADISHU, December 16, 2025 (Somalia Tribune) – Police in Mogadishu have arrested a government soldier suspected of killing a young Bajaj motorcycle operator in the Dayniile district of the Somali capital, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
The suspect, identified as Abdullahi Ahmed Geedi, is currently being held at the Dayniile District Police Station and is accused of killing Abdirisaq Abuukar Mohamed on Monday night. Relatives said the victim’s body remains at Firinjeer and has not yet been buried.
In a statement, the Banadir Regional Police Command confirmed the arrest and said the suspect would be transferred to court for legal proceedings.
“The Somali Police Force, Dayniile District Station, has arrested the suspect Abdullahi Ahmed Geedi, who is accused of killing the deceased Abdirisaq Abuukar Mohamed, a Bajaj motorcycle driver, in Dayniile District,” the statement said. “The suspect is in police custody and will be brought before the relevant court.”
A relative of the victim, Yusuf, told local media that Abdirisaq and his wife, Aa’isha Abdi, were preparing to travel to the United States after winning the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery.
“The visa process is complete,” Yusuf said. “They were only waiting for an interview appointment in Bangkok, Thailand.”
The killing has triggered public outrage and renewed concerns over incidents involving security personnel and civilian deaths in Mogadishu, as authorities face mounting pressure to ensure accountability and protect civilians.
