Wednesday 21, August 2024 {HMC} A car bomb explosion in Mogadishu’s Garasbaaley district on Wednesday killed at least five government soldiers and wounded several others, according to local sources.
The attack occurred near a Somali intelligence checkpoint on the road between the Ma’ani and Tareedishe neighborhoods.
The militant group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility, stating that the blast targeted security forces stationed at the checkpoint.
Government officials have not yet commented on the incident.
This attack marks the third explosion in Mogadishu within the last 30 days, reflecting a surge in violence in the capital. Earlier this month, the group killed over 37 civilians and wounded 212 others in an attack at a popular beach restaurant in Mogadishu.
It was the deadliest attack in the Horn of Africa since twin car bombs detonated near a busy market intersection in October 2022, killing at least 100 people and wounding 300 others.
