He was commander of forces in Beledweyne after the Battle of Beledweyne. On January 7, 2007 he was arrested by Ethiopian troops for releasing Islamic Court Union (ICU) leader Sheik Farah Moalim Mohammed, based on the written authority of local elders, setting off controversy and violent protests.
He became commander of military operations in Beledweyne after the Battle of Beledweyne. On January 7, 2007, he was arrested by Ethiopian troops for releasing ICU leader Sheik Farah Moalim Mohammed, as permitted by local elders, resulting in widespread protests and controversy.