Mogadishu (WDN)- A dark cloud has descended over Somalia’s military community after one of its most esteemed officers, Colonel Nuur Farey Gaabow, commander of the 14th October Battalion, was gunned down in cold blood by a man wearing the uniform of the Somali National Army.

The attack unfolded in a location within the Lower Shabelle region, where the assailant, whose true identity remains uncertain, unleashed a barrage of bullets that instantly claimed the life of the veteran commander. Authorities are still investigating whether the shooter was a rogue soldier or an Al-Shabaab militant in disguise.

In a twist that deepened the tragedy, reports suggest the killer was also shot and killed at the scene. The motive remains murky, but the chilling nature of the attack has sent shockwaves across the country, raising urgent questions about infiltration within the armed forces.

Somalis everywhere are mourning the loss of a man regarded not just as a soldier, but as a national symbol of bravery and integrity. Colonel Nuur Farey was known for his fierce loyalty, courage, and unwavering commitment to the cause of defending Somalia from terror and instability.

Among the first to publicly grieve was South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, who released a heartfelt tribute to the fallen commander:

“I extend my deepest condolences to the family, relatives, the Somali armed forces, and the Somali people at large on the heartbreaking death of Colonel Nuur Farey Gaabow. He was a national hero who gave his all for his country. Throughout his life, he demonstrated loyalty, strength, and patriotism. May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise and give his loved ones—and the military—the patience to bear this devastating loss.”

The Somali National Army’s high command has launched an immediate investigation, seeking answers to how such a brazen attack was carried out. With growing suspicions that Al-Shabaab may have infiltrated the army ranks, the incident underscores the complex threats facing the nation—not just from external enemies, but from dangers lurking within.

Colonel Nuur Farey now joins a long list of Somali patriots who paid the ultimate price in the fight to restore peace and sovereignty to the country. His death is a reminder that the battle for Somalia’s future is far from over—and that its bravest sons continue to fall in its defense.

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