Witnesses reported heavy explosions and gunfire as militants disguised as soldiers stormed the facility on Saturday evening, attempting to free imprisoned members of their group. Authorities confirmed that none of the inmates escaped and that all the attackers were neutralized.

A witness, Halima Hassan, described fleeing in fear when the fighting erupted. Ambulances rushed nearly 25 wounded individuals to hospitals, though the exact number of casualties among security forces remains unclear.

The attack came just hours after the government removed long-standing roadblocks across Mogadishu—measures originally put in place to protect key government buildings.

The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia condemned the raid, calling it a cowardly act that shows al-Shabab’s disregard for human life and its efforts to undermine Somalia’s progress toward peace and stability.

Mogadishu had enjoyed a relative period of peace as government troops, supported by local militias and African Union forces, pushed al-Shabab fighters out of key regions in central and southern Somalia.

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Joint security forces in Katsina State (Nigeria )have eliminated five suspected bandits and arrested three alleged informants during coordinated operations in Dandume and Danmusa local government areas.

The operations, carried out by the police, military, state security, community watch corps, and local vigilantes, also led to the recovery of seven motorcycles believed to be used by the bandits for criminal activities.

On April 10, at about 4:15 am, officers ambushed the suspects along a known bandit route near Dutsen Wori village in Dandume. Five suspects were killed, and the recovered motorcycles included four Hondas and three Boxers.

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Later that same morning, around 7:00 am, another operation was launched in Danmusa following intelligence reports of bandit activity in Unguwar Adam and Unguwar Judo villages. Security personnel stormed the area, dislodged the hideout, and apprehended three individuals accused of supplying information and logistics to the bandits. Two motorcycles and two bicycles were seized.

Efforts are ongoing to track down those who escaped.

The state’s police commissioner praised the coordination, professionalism, and commitment shown by the security forces and reaffirmed their dedication to eradicating banditry and protecting the lives of citizens.

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