Two people injured in mortar shell attack in Mogadishu

At least two people were injured after mortar shells landed near Somalia’s presidential place in the capital Mogadishu on Sunday, witnesses have confirmed.

Witnesses said the motor shells landed in a residential house near Villa Somalia where a mother and her daughter were wounded.

“Two people including a mother and her daughter were injured in the incident” said resident who spoke to Goobjoog News.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, though Somali Al-Shabab fighters have carried similar attacks before in the city.

This is fourth motor shelling attack in less than 3 months, on 1st February, one civilian was killed and 7 others were injured after mortar shells landed residential house near presidential palace.

Villa Somalia is a heavily fortified, but neglected compound in the heart of the city where the most senior Somali government officials, including the president, have their offices. Some also live inside the compound.