Wednesday , June 3, 2026 (Baidoa Online) -Baidoa remains on high alert tonight following a significant deployment of heavily armed government security forces across major roads and key intersections in the city.
Eyewitnesses report that security personnel have taken strategic positions throughout Baidoa, including on elevated buildings and rooftops overlooking main streets. The visible military presence has led to heightened concern among residents, with many describing the situation as tense and unpredictable.
Security units are reportedly conducting coordinated movements across multiple districts, particularly around major entry and exit routes linking Baidoa with surrounding areas. Checkpoints have been reinforced, and movement in some parts of the city is said to be restricted or closely monitored.
The increased deployment comes amid circulating but unverified reports of possible security threats and alleged armed mobilization involving factions linked to Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen). These claims have not been independently confirmed by authorities or neutral sources.
At the same time, reports from various sources suggest heightened vigilance on the outskirts of Baidoa, though details remain unclear and unverified. No official statement has yet been released explaining the reason for the large-scale security buildup.
Residents continue to express concern over the heavy military presence, while the overall situation remains fluid and under close observation.