It has been confirmed that two people, a government soldier and a civilian, were killed in a landmine explosion that took place recently in a restaurant located in Haawo Takako area especially Gufaale branch in Baladweyne town
The blast also reportedly injured a woman the restaurant owner who was taken to one of the health centers in Baladweyne, the center of Hiraan region for medication.
It is reported that most of the government soldiers used to dine frequently from the restaurant where the mine explosion took place. After the explosion, Baledweyne district security forces arrived at the scene of the blast and halted the traffic. They are carrying out investigations and are expected to release the outcome.
No group claimed the responsibility of the blast but Alshabab fighters have been carrying out similar attacks.
Somalia’s president has expressed confidence that intensfied military offensive against al-Shabaab will “defeat” the al-Qaeda-linked Islamist group that has long terrorised the Horn of Africa.
Federal Government forces have been gaining ground against the militants since August after launching the most significant Somali-led campaign against al-Shabaab fighters with vast areas liberated that the group has been in control for decades.
Mustaqbal
