Landmine explosion targets ATMIS troops in Mogadishu

GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: A huge explosion went off this morning in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, hardly a day after another blast brought down a hotel hosting government officials in Jowhar, Hir-Shabelle state.

The explosion, which reverberated across several neighbourhoods in Banadir region, took place in Ali-kamin neighbourhood of Warta-Nabada district in Banadir region.

Initial reports indicate that the explosion targeted ATMIS troops who were travelling along the Ali Kamin intersection in the Wartanabad district of Banadir region.

Eyewitnesses said a remote controlled landmine hit one of the army’s vehicles resulting in casualties, although no independent body has yet confirmed the claims.

The AU troops are said to have responded with an artillery of fire immediately the explosion went off and later proceeded with their journey after calm was restored. 

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