17 Oct 2024
Suicide bomber hits cafe near Somali police headquarters

Suicide bomber hits cafe near Somali police headquarters

The attack on Thursday was carried out by a suicide bomber and targeted a cafe, according security officials.
Somali security forces have been battling a long-running insurgency in the country. Photo / AA

A blast has been reported at a crowded area near the police headquarters in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, with police fearing casualties.

The attack on Thursday was carried out by a suicide bomber and targeted a cafe, according security officials.

No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing, although the Al-Shabaab militant group has recently carried out attacks in Mogadishu.

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