Mogadishu police chief survives al-Shabab attack, several killed
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Suicide car bombing targeted a convoy carrying the Somali capital’s police commissioner, officials say.
At least four people have been killed and nine others wounded after a suicide car bombing targeted a convoy carrying Mogadishu’s police chief, according to Somali officials. Farhan Mohamud, the police commissioner, survived Saturday’s blast, police spokesman Sadiq Aden Ali said. “We confirm that four people, including pedestrians, died in the attack and nine others injured. Al-Shabab militants’ intention was to kill the commander, but he survived,” Sadiq said.More Related News