Somalia: Joint Press Conference On Failed Terrorist Attack On Villa Somalia

press release

Tonight, at Villa Somalia, HE the Minister of Information and HE The President gave a joint press conference following this evening's failed terrorist attack. HE the Minister of Information, Mustafa Duhulow provided details of the attack: "The attackers approached in a Noha people carrier vehicle, but were stopped at a checkpoint by Somali National Army personnel.

At this point the attackers left their vehicle, and detonated a bomb in the car before attempting to penetrate an office complex that houses the offices of various Ministries. Fortunately, the prompt actions of the Somali National Army, assisted by AMISOM forces, quickly halted the attack. Of the four attackers, three were killed in the car park, and one was captured. Bomb disposal personnel have rendered safe a number of devices, including a suicide vest that one attacker was wearing that had failed to detonate. There will be a thorough investigation and the results of that investigation will be shared with the public by the Government."

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