Somalia – Al-Shabaab attack at Godka Jilacow Prison, Mogadishu

Muzamil Berkan

On 4 September, CCTV footage captured a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED) targeting the Godka Jilacow Prison, a highly fortified facility detaining Al-Shabaab operatives awaiting trial.

Following the attack, Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility, stating their objective was to free imprisoned members. However, the Federal Government of Somalia confirmed that no inmates escaped during the incident.

The Ministry of Internal Security stated that the militants painted the Toyota Hilux in the colours and insignia of the Somali Armed Forces and wore military uniform to infiltrate the city checkpoints, before targeting the detention centre. The attack resulted in twenty five casualties, followed by six hours of heavy gunfire.

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