In Wadajir District on 8 May 2026 involving journalists Abdishakur Mohamed Mohamud (Shakra), Director of Somali Stream’s Mogadishu Office, freelance journalist Abdihafid Nor Barre and Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul of Kaab TV. The three journalists were detained by officers of the Somali Police Force at Kaafi Hospital while off duty. According to information received by NUSOJ, the main target was freelance journalist Abdihafid Nor Barre whom the police have been following and the attack was linked to his reporting on politically sensitive issues, including the anticipated opposition leaders’ demonstration scheduled for Sunday. The journalists were held briefly before being released later the same night.