Security checkpoints, police stations targeted in Somalian capital attack

 

Residents in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu woke up on Wednesday to the sounds of gunfire and explosions as Al-Shaabab militants attacked police stations and security checkpoints.

Internal Security Minister, Abdullahi Nor confirmed the attack through his Twitter account

At 1:00am The terrorist attacked the suburbs of Mogadishu and targeted our police stations & check points, & i am informing to the Public that our security forces defeated the enemy & the Police Force will share further information to the public when it is possible and available

— Hon. Abdullahi M Nor (@AbdullahiMNOR) February 16, 2022

Al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab, which aims to topple the central government, carries out frequent attacks against the government, including attacking a minibus carrying election delegates last week.

There were no immediate details on casualties. Police are expected to provide more details on the attacks.