It is however not known whether he survived the attack.

The Islamists, who are linked to al-Qaeda, are credited with having brought greater stability to the part of the country under their control.
"The blasts happened while people were sitting inside Abdala Shideye mosque, waiting for noon prayers. Most of those killed and wounded were worshippers," local businessman Ahmed Abdulle told the BBC.

Ismail Dahir, another witness, said: "The blasts went of within minutes of each other... I saw dead bodies lying on the floor [and] I could not count."

Some reports said Fuad Mohamed Khalaf, known Fuad Shongole, was injured.
No group has so far said it carried out the attack.