Big terrorist attack in Somalia, 8 civilians killed, hotel occupied by terrorists

Mogadishu. A hotel in the center of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu was seized by the terrorist group al-Shabaab on Saturday. According to reports, the attack took place amid a barrage of gunfire after two car bombings in the Somalia capital. The terrorist group al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility. Abdikadir Abdirahman, director and founder of Mogadishu’s Amin Ambulance Services, said nine injured people were evacuated from the hotel late Friday. It is reported that 8 civilians have died in the terrorist attack.

According to a report by news agency ANI, a police officer said that two car bombs hit Hotel Hyatt. One collided with the barrier near the hotel and the other hit the hotel gate. It is believed that the terrorists have managed to enter the hotel. Two intelligence officials on condition of anonymity confirmed the incident.

Al-Shabaab, an armed terrorist organization affiliated with al-Qaeda, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Security officials said that after the attack, a fierce encounter broke out between the security forces and the terrorists, who were still hiding inside the building. Hotel Hyatt is a popular destination in Mogadishu. There are many hotels there. Often government officials and citizens come here.

Somalia: 10 killed in terrorist attack, Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack

Al-Shabaab has been carrying out attacks to topple the Somali government for more than 10 years. The terrorist organization wants to establish its rule on the basis of strict Islamic law. The state-run Somali National News Agency quoted a police spokesman on its Twitter account as saying that police officers were campaigning to stop the attack. The agency posted a picture showing smoke billowing out over the spot.

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