Al-Shabaab Claims Attacks in Mogadishu's Dayniile District

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Al-Shabaab Claims Attacks in Mogadishu's Dayniile District

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The Al-Shabaab terror group has released a video claiming responsibility for an operation they carried out this week in Mogadishu's Dayniile district.

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Al-Shabaab claimed that during the attack they seized military vehicles and weapons, and killed government soldiers.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The Al-Shabaab terror group has released a video claiming responsibility for an operation they carried out this week in Mogadishu's Dayniile district.

The footage, which lasted just over two minutes, shows Al-Shabaab fighters ambushing troops from the Somali Federal Government forces.

Al-Shabaab claimed that during the attack they seized military vehicles and weapons, and killed government soldiers.

Meanwhile, on Monday, Al-Shabaab carried out a bombing in the Dayniile district.

The explosion, caused by a landmine planted in the ground, killed at least one police officer – identified as Mohamed Aadan Nuur known as Arooray – was killed in the attack, according to confirmed reports by the police and eyewitnesses.

PHOTO: Police officer Mohamed Aadan Nuur known as Arooray was killed in the attack

Up to six others were injured.

The militant group claimed the responsibility for the explosion.

The Banadir Regional Administration and security agencies have so far not commented on the Al-Shabaab attacks inside Mogadishu.

Residents in Dayniile have reported seeing the militants at night, meeting locals in the mosque, while the district administration and police abandon the area during the night out of fear for their safety.

Last week, Al-Shabaab was expelled from Bariire town in Lower Shabelle region, which they had recently recaptured.

A joint operation by Ugandan troops serving under the African Union mission (AUSSOM) and Somali government forces led to a fierce battle in Bariire, resulting in the government taking control of the town.

In recent days, Al-Shabaab has intensified its presence in areas surrounding Mogadishu, particularly near Afgooye and Balcad.

Last month, Al-Shabaab took control of the Sabiid and Caanole areas, located less than 35km from Mogadishu.