One aid worker kidnapped in Luuqjelow
Luuqjelow, Beledweyne, Hiraan, Somalia Red Cross or Red Crescent
1 kidnapped
One male national Somali Red Crescent staff member, who was the head of the Somali Red Crescent, was abducted by Al Shabaab near Luuqjelow village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). He was moved to to their stronghold in Buqda Caqable village and released on ransom a day after the abduction. Means of attack recorded as kidnapping. Context individual attack. Actor Al Shabaab. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 5438.
People involved
No names have been released for this case.