Somali Security Forces Neutralise Militants, End Operation in Heavily Guarded Prison in Mogadishu

GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: Security forces in Mogadishu have completed an operation against Al-Shabaab terrorists who attacked the highly fortified Godka Jilacow prison Saturday afternoon.

Goobjoog News has learnt from multiple sources that the Turkish-trained Haram’ad paramilitary units stormed the facility as around 7pm and have successfully neutralised all the militants.

There was no official confirmation from government sources. The militants are reported to have driven in a vehicle disguised as that of government security forces before ramming into the Godka Jilacow prison.

Plumes of smoke and fire coud be seen even as darkness covered the city. The facility, which is also houses the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) is used as a prison for hardcore criminals mainly from terrorist groups.

More to follow.