On 30 May 2011, Puntland government forces based at the defense line in Tukaraq village in Sool region, west of Garowe, detained a man named Mr. Abdikarim Yasin Mire.
When apprehended, Mr. Mire was driving a Toyota Surf truck and was accompanied by one armed bodyguard. Mr. Mire admitted to Puntland authorities that he is a member of Somaliland forces and that he was travelling from Las-Anod district.
Currently, Mr. Mire who claims to be a colonel is under investigation in Garowe.
Puntland is concerned that anti-establishment militia elements led by Col. Ali Sabarey, and supported by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), has infiltrated the area between the Puntland defense line at Tukaraq and Las-Anod district.
The intention of this militia is to stir provocation leading to open conflict between Puntland and Somaliland, aiming to divert Puntland Defense Forces engaged in a war against Al Shabaab terrorists in the Golis Mountains, west of Bossaso.
Puntland Government strongly condemns the anti-establishment elements and their supporters, whose true intention is to support Al Shabaab terrorists by opening another front.
Communications Office
The Puntland Presidency
Puntland State of Somalia
E-mail: info@puntland-gov.net
Web: www.puntland-gov.net
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