"I deplore this heinous attack which not only demonstrates a violent disregard for the sanctity of human life, but also targets Somalis working to improve the lives of their fellow Somalis in the Mogadishu-Banadir region," Swan said in a statement.
"Aad ayaan uga xumahay weerarkan bahalnimada ah ee aan kaliya muujineyn xurmeyn la'aanta nafta bani aadanka balse gallaafanaya nolosha Soomaalida ka shaqeynaya in ay hagaajiyaan nolosha walaalahooda kale ee Soomaaliyeed ee ku nool gobolka Banaadir" ayuu yiri James Swan.