In Mogadishu a suicide bomber attacked a restaurant on 10/16/24‚ causing 7 deaths and injuring 6 others. The eatery‚ situated opposite a police training facility was often visited by officers.
Local authorities havent identified the perpetrator yet however‚ al-Shabaab – an Islamist militant group – is known for carrying out similar attacks in Somaliaʼs capital and other parts of the country.
Hassan Osman‚ a relative of one of the victims‚ told reporters: “My cousin and four of his colleagues died in the blast; we are rushing to the scene to take his body“
Al-Shabaab‚ which has ties to al-Qaeda regularly targets military outposts and government facilities Their goal is to overthrow Somalias government and establish their own rule in the Horn of Africa nation
The ongoing violence highlights the fragile state of security in Somalia – a country thats been grappling with instability for decades. Despite efforts to combat extremism‚ militant groups continue to pose a significant threat to civilians and government institutions alike