Somalia government spokesperson wounded in suicide blast in capital
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Somali police announce a suicide bomber is believed to have targeted Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu, who was rushed to hospital.
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Somali government spokesperson Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu
Somalia’s government spokesperson has been wounded in a suicide explosion that targeted him in the capital Mogadishu, state-run media reported.
The media reported that the bombing took place on Mecca Al-Mukarramah Street in the center of the capital, Mogadishu, without providing further details.
BREAKING: Loud explosion heard in #Mogadishu, #Somalia. Initial reports say that Mohamed Moalimuu, the spokesperson of the #Somalia Govt and senior Media Adviser to the Prime Minister, is reportedly targeted, wounded. pic.twitter.com/FBgtYfFmrg
— Morad News (@MoradNews) January 16, 2022
Al-Qaeda-related terrorist group Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.
No official statement has been issued by the Somali authorities about the incident so far.
