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Banadir police deny reports of Hormuud facility searches following widespread social media allegations claiming security forces had raided corporate properties belonging to the telecommunications provider across Mogadishu. In an official public statement issued in the capital, the regional police command rejected claims alleging that law enforcement officers entered Hormuud Telecom offices in Bakaara Market and its administrative headquarters along the airport road. Police officials characterized the circulating reports as entirely baseless, clarifying that no units were dispatched to inspect, search, or conduct judicial investigations at any of the company’s telecommunications facilities.
The law enforcement command strongly cautioned media outlets, digital journalists, and public social media users against disseminating unverified information capable of spreading public anxiety. Authorities emphasized that individuals or organizations found intentionally fabricating or circulating false security reports will face strict legal prosecution under national statutes. Police representatives urged the press and members of the public to verify breaking news reports through accredited governmental sources prior to publication, reiterating that maintaining public order depends on responsible journalistic practices.
The viral claims had attempted to link the alleged police activity to recent political developments in South West State, where financial regulatory actions were recently initiated. However, senior police officials underscored that regular law enforcement duties in Mogadishu continue without targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure or private corporate entities. Corporate representatives from Hormuud Telecom have not issued formal public statements regarding the digital rumors, as business operations and telecommunications services across the capital remained uninterrupted throughout the day.
Security analysts observe that unverified digital rumors frequently emerge during periods of heightened national political dialogue, highlighting the need for transparent official communication. Local business leaders and civil society representatives welcomed the police command’s prompt clarification, noting that public stability relies heavily on protecting critical economic institutions from unverified speculation. Banadir police deny reports of Hormuud facility searches, reassuring residents and commercial stakeholders that law enforcement operations in the capital remain dedicated to safeguarding public safety, maintaining rule of law, and countering misinformation.