A civilian gunned down in Mogadishu

Assailants armed with handguns killed a civilian on Monday night in Somalia’s capital city, Mogadishu and managed to escape from the scene.

The victim was killed at Waberi’s Fish market. The security forces reached the area and launched an operation to pursue the per[atrators.

No arrests have been made so far by the security forces.

No group has claimed the responsibility of the incident but Alshabab assassin squad frequently target government employees and local government workers in Mogadishu.