Five people killed in landmine blast in Middle Shabelle

At least five people including soldiers and civilians have been killed and several others injured in landmine explosion which occurred at Sabuun village near Mahaday town of Middle Shebelle region on Saturday evening.

Witnesses said the explosion occurred along the main road leading to Mahaday town.

The explosions are said to be landmine that had been planted under the roadside often used by the Somali National Army.

A military officer said the latest incident occurred at 0700 local time (0400 GMT) on Saturday, when a truck carrying over seven soldiers on patrol duties drove over an improvised explosive device in Sabuun area.

Security officers have sealed off the scene which has been vacated by the residents.

No group has yet claimed the responsibility of the attack, but Al-Shabaab has carried out similar attacks in the past.