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At least 10 killed, 15 injured in Beletweyne ahead of crucial poll on Sunday

Storyline:National News, Security

GOOBJOOG NEWS|BELETWEYNE: A suicide bomber blew himself up in a restaurant in Beletweyne town Saturday killing at least ten people and wounding 15 others.
The blast occurred at the Bar Hassan Dhif restaurant near a military base in Lama-galaay in Beletweyne.
According to sources at the scene of the explosion, a suicide bomber blew up at about 1300 hours local time when people were having lunch.
The attack comes barely 24 hours ahead of the crucial Lower House elections where National Security Advisor is expected to be elected MP. Beletweyne is hosting elections for 25 seats.