Somali Security Forces Intercept Bomb-Laden Vehicle Headed to Mogadishu

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somali security forces Wednesday intercepted a vehicle packed with explosives along the Mogadishu-Afgooye highway.

The vehicle was stopped following intelligence reports suggesting it was rigged with explosives and headed to Mogadishu.

According to the Somali Police Force the suspects had concealed the explosives inside a loudspeaker in a bid to evade detection at security checkpoints.

“The extremists intended to use this modified loudspeaker to bypass our forces, but their plan was foiled. This operation reflects our vigilance and commitment to staying ahead of the enemy’s evolving tactics,” the Somali Police Force said in a statement.

The statement added that specialized bomb disposal units safely dismantled the explosives averting possible harm to civilians or property during the operation.

The seizure comes amid heightened security measures in Mogadishu, with authorities intensifying inspections of vehicles and passengers entering the city.

Officials say these measures have contributed to a notable decline in attacks over recent months.