Landmine kills one person in Mahaas district

One person, a child aged five died and two others sustained injuries after explosive device they were playing with exploded in Mahaas district on Tuesday afternoon.

The wounded children were rushed to AMISOM health center where they are now treated.

Hassan Haji Hussein, mahaas police commander told Goobjoog FM that the real cause of the explosion is not clear but investigations is underway.

He urged the federal government of Somalia and international aid agencies to actively take part in demining.