Jowhar security sweep nets 9 suspects

Published On: Wednesday, December, 26 2012 - 15:51:32 This post has been viewed 491 times

An overnight security sweep by government police in Jowhar, the main town of middle Shabelle netted 9 suspected gangs.

Local residents told Sunatimes that four among the arrested suspects were wearing police uniform to rob and harass people.

Police targeted their operation mainly on Hanti-wadag neighborhood which has recently experienced insecurity.

Local elders urged the government to deal with the insecurity in Jowhar, promising to assist the law enforcement apparatus in doing their job.

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