Benadir Regional Police Commissioner Mahdi Omar Mumin has cautioned young people against using social media in ways that threaten security or promote Al-Shabaab’s agenda.
Speaking at a communal iftar in Mogadishu’s Hodan district on Thursday, Mumin stressed that the capital is experiencing a period of relative stability and warned against online activities that could undermine security efforts.
“I say to young people posting on social media—do not become part of the Khawarij. If you spread their propaganda, you are aiding them. A person in Mogadishu who is peacefully breaking their fast at a hotel should not be disturbing the peace of others. Anyone who does so will face the consequences—we will detain them,” Mumin said.
The police commissioner reiterated that authorities are prepared to take action against anyone violating security regulations.
“The person who funds the Khawarij and the one who spreads their messages are equally guilty. We will not tolerate social media posts that embolden terrorists. Mogadishu is more secure than ever, and we will not allow anyone to disrupt this stability,” he added.
His comments come as Somali authorities continue to crack down on individuals accused of threatening national security. Journalist Ali Adan Mumin was recently arrested and later released in Mogadishu on charges related to security threats and defaming government officials.
On Thursday, the Somali Cabinet also issued a warning against the misuse and falsification of information on social media. The government stated that individuals who allow their homes, businesses, or vehicles to be used for criminal activities that undermine national security will face legal consequences.
