Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Baidoa Online) -Reports emerging from Somalia’s capital indicate that units of the 77th Presidential Guard have conducted door-to-door security operations early this morning in neighborhoods surrounding the Presidential Palace (Villa Somalia).
According to local residents, the operation involved systematic searches of residential homes in areas close to the presidential complex. However, authorities have not yet issued an official statement explaining the purpose or scope of the activity.
Unconfirmed local speculation suggests the heightened security presence may be linked to concerns over potential threats from the militant group Al-Shabaab, which has previously carried out attacks in Mogadishu. These claims have not been independently verified.
Some political commentators have also suggested that the operation could be connected to broader political tensions, including efforts to monitor or deter opposition activity ahead of anticipated political events in June. These interpretations remain speculative and have not been confirmed by government sources.