Mogadishu (SDN)-The Governor of Banadir region Maxamed Nuur ‘Tarzan’ was attacked today in the Cabdicaziiz district of Banadir. The Governor made famous by the Al-Jazeera Witness documentary “The Mayor of Mogadishu” has been working towards improving the rule of law and governance in Mogadishu which is the largest city in the Banadir region.
The attack left at least five injured many of whom were directly involved in the violence and the Governor was uninjured in the attack. No further information has been provided as of yet.
There are reports that the forces that attacked Governor Tarzan are under the authority of the commissioner of the Cabdicaziiz district.
The reasons behind the attack remain unclear however there is a commonly held belief among sources in that area who say that Governor Tarzan is looking to take over responsibility of Cabdicaziiz district from the commissioner.
It has also been reported that the commissioner of Cabdiaziiz has expressed displeasure in the plans to consolidate power in the region by Governor Tarzan.
The Governor of Banadir is one of the Diaspora members that hold key positions in the current TFG.
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