3 killed in mortar attack near Somali presidential palace
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AA) – At least three people were killed and more than 11 wounded Thursday in the Somali capital in a mortar attack near the residence of the president, according to police.
“We heard several explosions early morning on Thursday. When we investigated, we found out the explosions were mortar attacks,” police officer Abdi Hassan said while confirming the casualties were civilians.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has not yet issued a statement but a police officer told Anadolu Agency on condition of anonymity that no shells landed at his residence.
He said he believes the target was Godka Jilacow, a prison near the presidential palace that is run by the country’s intelligence agency.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
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