Residents in Beledweyne have been suffering from insecurity in recent months that has resulted from the coexistence of the Hirshabelle state and the self-proclaimed ‘Hiiraan state,’ both of which have parallel administrations in the town. The lack of a single government authority responsible for the security of the city has allowed an increase in the presence and activities of armed militias and vigilante groups, resulting in robberies, roadblocks, and a surge of violence. The parallel administrations’ struggle to control the town has dented the trust of the local constituents. The rivalry between the two sides has disrupted economic activities with roadblocks set up out of the town, causing increases in commodity prices. This is affecting the daily lives of locals, particularly daily wage earners. This governance brief puts forward several policy considerations including, but not limited to, that the local elders lead reconciliation efforts to settle disputes and rebuild communal trust; the federal government to intervene to reign in the armed militias that plague the city, re-establish order, and deal with mobilized Ma’awisley fighters, either through bringing discipline and remuneration or encouraging voluntary disarmament through skills injection.