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Public safety officials in the capital issued an official clarification after Banadir police refute fatal shooting reports at Waaberi station, dismissing unverified online claims that a detainee had died inside police custody. The official statement from the Banadir Regional Police Division directly addressed widely circulated social media rumors asserting that a fatal shooting had occurred within the facility and that a deceased individual was secretly removed from the premises. Municipal police leadership characterized those unverified accounts as baseless, providing a factual chronology of the security incident to assure the public.
According to the official law enforcement briefing, the incident took place at approximately 8:50 p.m. inside Waaberi Police Station during a routine processing procedure. Security personnel reported that an individual identified as Farhan Ibrahim Abshir engaged in a physical altercation with an officer on duty, allegedly attempting to forcibly seize an officer’s service firearm. During the physical struggle over the weapon, a single gunshot discharged, striking Abshir in the shoulder. Police confirmed that the suspect sustained non-life-threatening, minor injuries and received prompt medical treatment, reiterating that no fatalities occurred during the event.
Command officials strongly rejected allegations that officers attempted to conceal a casualty or transfer a body away from the facility, emphasizing that Mogadishu law enforcement operates under strict protocols regarding custodial transparency. Department spokespersons noted that an internal administrative review and formal inquiry are actively underway to examine the full circumstances surrounding the struggle and discharge of the firearm. Authorities assured residents that additional findings will be disclosed to the public once investigators complete their comprehensive assessment.
Community leaders and civic advocates frequently emphasize the importance of verified official communication to counter online misinformation during local security incidents. Misleading reports regarding custodial safety can heighten public anxiety and strain relationships between urban communities and municipal police forces. As Banadir police refute fatal shooting reports at Waaberi station, police commanders urged the public and digital media outlets to rely strictly on authenticated updates from official law enforcement channels rather than unverified commentary.