MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reached Saudi Arabia on Thursday hours after he left a hospital in the United Arab Emirates where he underwent minor surgery beneath his left shoulder following an altercation with one of his wives.
According to sources from the presidential Villa Somalia, the president was involved in a serious argument with his younger wife, leading to a physical altercation.
“The altercation resulted in the president being hit with a heavy object, causing an injury that required immediate medical attention,” the source added.
The incident has reportedly been fueled by recent family tensions, with sources at the president’s office revealing that the younger wife was overwhelmed by jealousy, exacerbating the domestic dispute.
Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa soo gaaray magaalada Riyaad Boqortooyada Sucuudiga, halkaasi oo uu kaga qayb galayo Saddex shir oo kala ah 1- Shirka Jaamacada Carabta 2- Shirka Ururka iskaashiga Islaamka 3- Shirka Sacuudiga iyo Afrika. pic.twitter.com/8i9B3mdmHD
— Villa Somalia (@TheVillaSomalia) November 9, 2023
The injury sustained by President Mohamud left blood accumulation beneath his left shoulder, prompting doctors at the Dubai hospital to recommend swift surgical intervention.
“He is now recovering, but he still needs to carry an arm sling,” stated a source within the presidential circle.
The Villa Somalia released a video of the president arriving Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with arm sling on his left arm.
Despite the unexpected turn of events, President Mohamud is expected to fulfill his prior commitments.
He is set to attend the Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit, having been invited by Saudi Kingdom officials.