Nickname(s) Jidhif Name Mohamed Abdullahi Allegiance Somaliland Rank General officer | Years of service 2011 - 2012 Commands held Chief of Staff | |
Born Gabiley District, Somalia | ||
Service/branch Somaliland Armed Forces | ||
General Mohamed Hasan Abdullahi (Somali: Maxamed Xasan Cabdullaahi) also known as "Jidhif" was Chief of Staff of Somaliland Armed Forces. He hails from the Sa'ad Muse sub clan of the Habr Awal Isaaq and was born in the Gabiley District of Somalia. In the 80's he joined the Somali National Movement. Before being appointed Chief of Staff he was head of Mercy Corps in Somaliland.
Chief of Staff
He was appointed Chief of Staff of Somaliland Armed Forces in a presidential decree by Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo on 11 December 2011. He succeeded General Nuh Ismail Tani. On 9 February 2012, Abdullahi was sacked due to the inability of Somaliland Armed Forces' to take control of Buuhoodle from forces loyal to the then newly established Khatumo State
References
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