UPDATE: Three police officers killed in car explosion at traffic police HQs, Mogadishu

At least three police officers have been killed in a car explosion at police headquarters in Mogadishu’s Shangani district.

The explosion happened at about 7 am local time when a car laden with explosives rammed into the gate of the police headquarters.

Local government spokesman Abdifitah Halane told the media one gunman was killed as he tried to access the facility following the explosion.

Nur Farah, a police officer confirmed the incident to Reuters but did not provide further information on the incident.