Reports from Somali authorities have confirmed the devastating loss of 10 lives in Mogadishu due to a tragic incident involving a suicide car bombing. Among the victims were seven security officers, two innocent civilians, and a suicide bomber who orchestrated the dreadful attack at a checkpoint within the city.
According to a police spokesperson, the security forces made efforts to intercept the vehicle as it raced towards the checkpoint, resulting in the fatal explosion.
The extremist group, al-Shabaab, has claimed responsibility for this cowardly act.
In a separate incident following the bombing, law enforcement successfully thwarted another planned attack in the vicinity. Acting on a tip-off, security personnel discovered a vehicle loaded with explosives, managing to safely execute a controlled detonation procedure.
Tragically, the recent violence in Mogadishu escalated over the weekend with an explosive device detonated at a local restaurant, claiming the lives of 11 individuals.
Al-Shabaab has taken credit for all these distressing events.
While the militia maintains control over certain regions in Somalia, efforts have been made in recent times to dislodge them from the capital.
Nevertheless, frequent assaults continue to occur in Mogadishu, targeting government establishments, as well as hotels and dining venues. The militants condemn the Western influence prevalent in these places, considering it contrary to their Islamic beliefs.