Jubbaland detains two officials appointed by federal gov’t to lead regional spy agency

The newly appointed Head of National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in Jubbaland state and his deputy  Ali Mire Duale and Mohamed Ibrahim respectively were arrested yesterday after their plane landed at the airport.

According to reliable reports, the two officials were arrested in protest against their appointment by the Federal government.

Jubbaland officials who spoke to the media said the Federal government did not consult with regional officials over the appointment of the two NISA officials.

There have been differences between the Federal government and Jubbaland state over appointments of several military and security officials from the country’s capital Mogadishu.

Last Month, Jubbaland authorities denied entry into Kismayo town for the commander of the 43rd battalion of  SNA, Ali Bog Madow.