 | Not the one from yesterday, this one is 'heavy weight'! |
(SomaliNet) One of the most feared warlords in Somalia Saturday has handed over his weapons and militiamen to the interim government – he is fifth faction leader who laid down his arms as part of disarmament program by the transitional federal government.
Mohamed Omar Habeb known as ‘Mohamed Dhere’ the chairperson of the authority in Jowhar city some 90km (55 miles) north of the Somalia capital handed 23 pick up tracks mounted with anti aircraft guns to the Somalia chief army General Ismael Qasim Naji.
| What is that in battle wagon terms? 'Squadron'? 'Troop'? 'Company'? 'Whole shitload'? |
Speaking at a ceremony of handing over the weapons, Mohamed Dhere announced that he had surrendered his weapons and militia to the federal government and is ready to work with it to restore law and order. He also ordered 220 of his militiamen to join the government.
| Thus maintaining his swat. He's now Mr. Inside. |
Mohamed Dhere, who was member of the defeated anti terror alliance, was ousted from Jowhar by the Islamic Courts in early June 2006.
| Bet he's now got it all back. |
Government military officials who spoke at the scene commended Mohamed Dhere for how he had cordially let his weapons to the government and his readiness to help establish peace and stability in the country. |