Tuesday September 5, 2023
Mahas (HOL) - Security forces successfully thwarted a car bomb attack on the outskirts of the Mahas district in the Hiiraan region on Tuesday.
The explosion, which occurred at the district's entrance, was foiled by government forces and Ethiopian troops serving under the African Union ATMIS mission. According to residents, no casualties resulted from the explosion, and no group has claimed responsibility for it.
Security officials told the media that they had prior information about the car bomb, which enabled them to prevent the explosion.
Reports indicate that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was addressing the army forces at the time of the attempted attack.
This incident took place as President Hassan Sheikh is leading a military campaign in the Mahas district to oversee operations aimed at eliminating the Shabab group.