The Somali Police have commented that more than 30 people died on Saturday at a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, in a terrorist attack.
And violent terrorist attack shook the capital of Somalia Friday night, Mogadishuleaving a tragic balance of 32 dead and 63 injured. The incident occurred at a busy beach hotel, shocking the local and international community.
The attack took place on Friday night in Lido Beach, a popular area for Mogadishu residents to enjoy the weekend. According to eyewitnesses, the incident began with a strong explosion followed by gunshotsspreading panic among visitors to the area.
Police spokesman Major Abdifatah Adan Hassan reported that the victims included a deceased soldier and another injured. The rest of the victims were civilians who were there enjoying their free time.
Report of the events: Immolation with a bomb vest
Mohamud Moalim, one of the witnesses, told The Associated Press of seeing an attacker with a explosive vest moments before “will immolate next to the hotel overlooking the beach.” Moalim added that some of his friends who were with him at the hotel lost their lives, while others were injured.
Another witness, Abdisalam Adam, described a devastating scene: “I saw many people lying on the ground.” Adam participated in the transfer of some injured people to the hospital, demonstrating the magnitude of the tragedy.
The terrorist group al-Shababaffiliated with Al Qaeda in East Africa, claimed authorship of the attack through his radio station. This incident adds to a series of attacks carried out by this organization in the Lido Beach area.
This attack is not an isolated incident on Lido Beach. The area has been the target of previous attacks by militants linked to al-Shabab. Last year, A similar attack in the area claimed the lives of nine people.evidencing the persistent terrorist threat in the region.
Impact on safety and community
This latest attack raises serious concerns about the security in Mogadishu and the continuing challenge it represents terrorism for Somalia. The international community and local authorities face the urgent task of strengthening security measures and combating the persistent threat from extremist groups.
The tragedy at Lido Beach has not only claimed innocent lives, but has also left a deep scar on the local community, affecting the feeling of security and normality in an area seeking to recover from years of conflict.
