Explosion, Gunfire At Mayoral Office In Mogadishu

Terrorists blasted a vehicle loaded with explosives onto a perimeter wall of the Mogadishu mall which is next to the Banadir administration headquarters, police say.

By Ignatius Igwe

Updated January 22, 2023

Police officers take up positions outside of the Mayor’s office where an ongoing gun battle erupted following a reported explosion, in Mogadishu, on January 22, 2023. Hassan Ali ELMI / AFP

A blast and gunfire has been heard in an ongoing attack at the mayoral offices in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police and witnesses said.

“Terrorists blasted a vehicle loaded with explosives onto a perimeter wall of the Mogadishu mall which is next to the Banadir administration headquarters,” police officer Abdullahi Mohamed said as witnesses said gunfire was still ringing near the mayor’s office.

AFP