By Zakaria Hassan - Reporter
Mogadishu, 19 August 2026 Somali police say an explosion near a security checkpoint in Mogadishu’s Hodan district on Tuesday caused no deaths or injuries.
“The explosion caused no deaths or injuries,” police said in a statement, adding that security agencies had launched a preliminary investigation into the incident.
Police said the device that exploded had been planted near the checkpoint to target security officers and civilians.
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However, they did not provide details about the type of explosive used or say whether anyone had been arrested in connection with the incident.
The security officials said those behind the attack will be apprehended and prosecuted.