Hostage situation in Somali capital after car bombing leaves at least 12 dead

Gunmen posing as military forces took dozens of people hostage in a restaurant in Somalias capital Mogadishu on Wednesday (14 June) after a car bomb attack, police said. At least 14 people have lost their lives, including two gunmen who were shot dead. The hostage situation began after a car bomb exploded at the restaurant gate, in an attack claimed by al Shabaab militants. The Islamist group is holding at least 20 people hostage, police said.

By Staff Reporter
June 15, 2017 13:11 +08

IBTimes UK

Gunmen posing as military forces took dozens of people hostage in a restaurant in Somalias capital Mogadishu on Wednesday (14 June) after a car bomb attack, police said. At least 14 people have lost their lives, including two gunmen who were shot dead. The hostage situation began after a car bomb exploded at the restaurant gate, in an attack claimed by al Shabaab militants. The Islamist group is holding at least 20 people hostage, police said.