Four Suspected Snipers Arrested in Borama as Deadly Unrest Deepens.
Somaliland security forces have detained four suspected snipers in Borama amid an intensifying investigation into a string of mysterious shootings that have unsettled the city and deepened public anxiety, WARYATV has learned.
Multiple independent sources in Borama confirmed that security units are actively hunting a network of armed men believed to be responsible for targeted killings in recent days.
Residents reported seeing individuals positioned on rooftops and tall buildings overlooking the city’s central district, including structures adjacent to Borama Hospital.
Images circulating widely on social media show figures perched on high-rise buildings with what appear to be long-range rifles.
Eyewitnesses who spoke to WARYATV described the men as “highly trained” and “deliberately positioned.”
Security sources say at least ten suspected snipers are being pursued.
The threat became more pronounced Friday, when three people were fatally shot near Borama Hospital.
According to witnesses, the bullets were “silent,” suggesting the use of suppressors — an unusual escalation in a city unaccustomed to such tactics. The origin of the fire has not yet been publicly determined.
One Borama resident, Fardus Ahmed Hassan, posted on social media shortly after the shooting, pointing to a tall building near the hospital as the likely firing point.
A member of the Somaliland security forces, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, told WARYATV that the four men currently in custody are not residents of Somaliland. He declined to provide further details, citing an active investigation.
Security personnel say the arrest operation remains ongoing, with additional suspects believed to be operating inside Borama’s urban center.
Authorities are now examining whether the sniper attacks are tied to external actors seeking to inflame the unrest that has rocked Awdal in recent days.
As of Saturday, the Somaliland government has not issued any official statement regarding the arrests or the broader investigation.
