En route to Istanbul, Turkey, the late Governor of Toghdeer region of the Republic of Somaliland, Hamza Mohamed Abdi, took his last breath. He arrived at destination dead.
Hamze was airlifted from Hargeisa Sunday on critical condition.
Hamze was suffering from kidney failure.
Hamze was a well-loved young administrator who earned the respect of all who met him while in office as governor in the regions of Gabiley and Togdheer.
Government, regional and public condolences have inundated the social media since news of his death only a couple of hours before reached the country.
We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of the Togdheer governor Hamze Mohamed Abdi.
We pray that Allah will grant him his paradise.
Our most sincere condolences. pic.twitter.com/wQf7gSx3Bp— Ministry of Finance Development – Somaliland Gov. (@slmofd) June 7, 2020
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Hamse Mohamed Abdi the Governor of Togdher region of Somaliland.He was taken to Turkey today and passed away few moments ago. May Allah bless his soul and bestow him jannatul Fardaws. #Somaliland #Togdheer @samotalis @SLNCC01 pic.twitter.com/BJYEHSMt88
— Ahmed Hassan Arwo (@samotalis) June 7, 2020
Allah yerhamo to the Governor of #Togdheer region Marxuum Xamse Cabdi https://t.co/SXm5KFhG44
— OurBurco (@OurBurco) June 7, 2020
May God have mercy on Togdheer Governor Hamse Mohamed Abdi, who died today in Turkey. pic.twitter.com/V5XWuqVaQK
— Adnan Ismail (@adnanismacil) June 7, 2020
May allah bless our beloved togdheer governor. Hamse maxamed cabdi who passed away few hours ago in istanbul. after being taken a medical treathment this morning to turkey. My Thoughts deeply condolence to his family,friends and whole s/land community. pic.twitter.com/h1BOihb6FG
— Ayoub Talaabo (@ayuub_talaabo) June 7, 2020