Mogadishu (WDN) — A Yemeni national, Fikri Hassan Al-Musbahi, was reportedly stabbed to death inside a mosque in Mogadishu while attending Friday prayers, in a shocking incident that has drawn condemnation from his family and renewed concerns over the safety of civilians in places of worship.

According to his brother, Mohammed Hassan Al-Musbahi, Fikri was violently attacked inside the Suuqa Xayaat Mosque in Mogadishu’s Boondheere district. The family says he was stabbed multiple times by a Somali national, ultimately suffering fatal injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, including what may have triggered the confrontation. No official account from Somali authorities has been provided in the information available.

For the Al-Musbahi family, the killing is particularly devastating because it allegedly occurred inside a mosque during one of the most sacred moments of the Islamic week. The family described the incident as a horrifying act that violated not only Fikri’s right to life but also the sanctity of a place of worship.

Fikri had reportedly moved to Somalia in search of employment and had secured a job with an electricity company. Before relocating to Somalia, he had worked at the Al-Mansoura Power Station in Aden, Yemen.

According to his relatives, he came to Somalia simply to earn a living and support his family. The family described Fikri as a peaceful man known for his good character, respectful conduct and positive reputation among those who knew him.

Family Demands Justice

The Al-Musbahi family has strongly condemned the killing and called on Somali security authorities to conduct an immediate, transparent and thorough investigation.

They are demanding that the circumstances surrounding the attack be established and that anyone responsible be brought before the law. The family has emphasized that its demand is for justice, not revenge, insisting that the killing must be handled through due process and the rule of law.

They have also appealed to the Yemeni government, the Yemeni Embassy in Somalia, and the company that employed Fikri to closely monitor the case and cooperate with Somali authorities to ensure that his rights and those of his family are protected.

The family has further appealed for all necessary procedures to be expedited so that Fikri’s body can be returned to Yemen, allowing his relatives to bury him among his family and loved ones.

For the Al-Musbahi family, the tragedy extends beyond the loss of a beloved relative. They say the killing raises serious questions about the safety and dignity of Yemeni citizens living and working abroad.

The alleged killing of a foreign national inside a mosque during Friday prayers is likely to face intense scrutiny, particularly as authorities seek to establish exactly what happened, why the attack occurred and whether the suspect has been apprehended.

Until an official investigation is completed, key details surrounding the killing remain unverified. But for Fikri’s family, one demand is unequivocal: the truth must be established, justice must prevail, and those responsible must be held accountable under the law.

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