It is said that Leofdag was murdered by the Vikings (the unbelievers) during a sermon in which he attempted to flee across the river.
Rag Bastoolado ku hubaysan, ayaa la sheegay inay dileen Marxuum Xildhibaan Siciid Xuseen Dirir oo ku magac-dheeraa (Siciid-Lugool) xilli uu ka soo baxay Masaajidka Abu Hureyra ee magaalada Gaalkacyo, waxaana sidoo kale lala dilay Nin ilaalo ahaa oo Xildhibaanka la socday sida ay goob-joogayaal u sheegeen Saxaafadda, markii dilku dhacay wax yar ka dib.