Kite Fiqi

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Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf (Somali : Ibraahim Fiqi Yuusuf), more commonly known as Kite Fiqi, was a Somali military leader and poet. [1] As a military leader, he led the Soocane faction during the early to mid 19th century, consisting of forces from various sub-divisions of the Habr Je'lo clan. [2] The Soocane faction ruled over most of what is today eastern Somaliland. [3]

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Kite Fiqi
Born
Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf

1810
Isaaq Sultanate
Died1870
Isaaq Sultanate
OrganizationSoocane
Known forMilitary leader, poet

Overview

Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf was born in 1810 to a family of religious scholars. He belonged to the Habr Je'lo clan, part of the larger Isaaq clan family. His father, Fiqi Yusuf, was a scholar as was his grandfather Ali Galal. His father Fiqi Yusuf, was killed in battle by Adan Madoba horsemen during a raiding party in 1840. His mother, Abban Mohamed Warsame, was a woman of the Jama Siad/Dhulbahante clan. [1]

1850s Civil War

The western Mohamed Abokor faction, unified under the leadership of the Nuh subclan (Ahmed Farah, Rer Dahir, Solomadow), advanced with an army against the Musa Abokor clan. When the Musa Abokor became aware of the attack, Kite Fiqi prepared his forces for a strong defense. He mounted his horse, rode to the front lines, and faced the invading forces alone. His efforts were not just to fight back but to persuade the invaders to reconsider their violent course. He attempted to halt the conflict with reasoning, urging the invaders to abandon their attack. He spoke to them in an attempt to avoid a full-scale battle, and some of his words of caution included: [4]

Despite Kite Fiqi’s pleas, the conflict escalated. The invading forces, led by the Farah Abdille (Ahmed Farah, Rer Dahir), ignored his appeals, and the battle raged on. As the fighting intensified, Kite Fiqi’s forces struggled to maintain control, and heavy casualties occurred. Kite Fiqi later expressed his frustration and sorrow over the inevitable bloodshed, saying: [4]

The warning that Kite Fiqi had given came true, and the casualties were immense. The forces of the Musa Abokor clan, led by Kite Fiqi, eventually retreated, but the Mohamed Abokor forces remained relentless. Some reports suggest that a group of fighters from the Rer Dahir subclan, which had initially joined the invaders, eventually withdrew from the battle. The Mohamed Ahmed of the Ahmed Farah subclan soon also withdrew after suffering major losses. [4]

After a few hours, the battle in the Soocane area came to an end. However, one of the Mohamed Abokor commanders, Malow, who led the invading forces and was positioned opposite the Barre Abdirahman (Bi'ide, Ali Barre), engaged in a fierce battle with his troops that day, successfully pushing back the opposing forces. Kite, after concluding his side of the battle, eventually decimated Malow's forces, with significant casualties among the Barre Abdille (Solomadow). [4]

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  2. ↑ "QABAA'ILKA AY KA KOOBANTAHAY QOOMIYADDA HABAR-JICLO". Qorilugud News 24. 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
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  4. 1 2 3 4 "Dagaalweynihii Habar Jeclo". www.hoygasuugaanta.com. Retrieved 2025-01-25.


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