Mohamed Hasan Abdullahi
General Mohamed Hasan Abdullahi (Somali: Maxamed Xasan Cabdullaahi) also known as "Jidhif" was Chief of Staff of Somaliland Armed Forces. He hails from the Jibril Abokor clan sub-division of the Habar Awal clan and was born in the Gabiley city 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.
Mohamed Hasan Abdullahi | |
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Nickname(s) | Jidhif |
Born | Gabiley, Somaliland |
Allegiance | |
Service/ | Military of Somaliland |
Years of service | 2011 - 2012 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Chief of Staff |
Chief of Staff
He was appointed Chief of Staff of Somaliland Armed Forces in a presidential decree by President Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal. He succeeded the rehabilitation of the Somaliland clans that was spearheaded at that time by General Hassan Yonis Habane.
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[1]
References
- JD Somaliland President Sacks Military Chief SomaliaReport, February 09, 2012, accessed February 10, 2012