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Yasin only made public the naming of Abas Ya’qub as NISA deputy boss, replacing Kulane who was relieved of his duties last Friday after barring the ex-Gedo governor from traveling at Mogadishu airport.

Troops from the Somali regional state have been deployed to the scene of the latest clashes between Somali pastoralists and Afar militia. 

The girl has gone missing on June 26 and she was last seen riding a vehicle belonging to NISA outside her house.

The former deputy Intelligence chief was accused of being responsible for the worst crimes committed against Somali citizens and members of NISA.

The talks come after the Horn of Africa country missed its election deadline on Sunday due to an unresolved dispute over the process.

The incumbent has faced a big challenge after extending his term illegally by two more years early this year. 

Al-Shabaab lost key areas in the Lower Shabelle region to Somali and AU troops in the past few months as the war on the group continues in Mudug.

Somali leaders signed an electoral deal on May 27 following talks that ended months of political turmoil in the country. 

Footage from the scene showing people in a panic running on the street as gunfire echoed in the background. The deadly infighting continued for minutes, halting the public transport for a while.

They have greatly welcomed the move by PM Roble to sack the deputy NISA boss Abdullahi Kulane and airport intelligence commander on Friday.

For more than two weeks, operations aimed at chasing the terrorists from their remaining pockets have been underway in the southern Mudug region with the troops gaining control of several strategic towns.

On Wednesday, the regional state said 50 militants, including foreign fighters with Al-Shabaab, were killed in a fresh airstrike.