Somalia's security agents have arrested 16 people in connection with the March 14 attack on an upscale hotel near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, the government has announced.
Somalia's security agents have arrested 16 people in connection with the March 14 attack on an upscale hotel near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, the government has announced.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, the government also accused the key suspect of facilitating the smuggling of the vehicles that al-Shabab militants used for the attack.
Five al-Shabab militants stormed the hotel around 9:15 p.m. local time on March 14 after detonating a vehicle-borne explosive device outside the building. The attackers were overwhelmed early the following morning after an hours-long battle. "Apprehending these murderers sends a message to the criminals and murderers of al-Shabab Khawarij who are always bent upon harming the public," Information Minister Daud Aweis told VOA Somali."The message tells them that the government and its security agencies are vigilant to go after whoever attempts to harm the public and destabilize the security."
The dawn attack at Busley base, about 17 kilometers south of Mogadishu claimed the lives of about seven soldiers and 10 al-Shabab fighters, according to a security officer who was at the camp. The officer asked not to be identified, as he is not allowed to speak with the media.
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