Somalia, 30 June 2026 – Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Ahmed Hagar said 71 homes were burned in Jalalaqsi and called for urgent humanitarian assistance for residents affected by the violence.
Speaking during a visit to the district on Monday, Hagar urged the Jalalaqsi administration and local community to work together to restore stability and public services.
He said the local administration should prioritise restoring electricity and water services, which were disrupted during the violence.
Hagar also called on traditional elders, women, businesspeople and other sections of the community to cooperate with the local administration and support efforts to rebuild trust.