By Horn Africa News Staff | Mogadishu
A suicide bombing rocked the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu on [date], causing multiple casualties, according to local sources.
The blast occurred just minutes after a suicide bomber, wearing an explosive vest, infiltrated the military compound located in the Hodan district of the Somali capital. The attacker reportedly detonated himself among newly assembled mixed-security forces undergoing training at the academy.
Residents across several districts of Mogadishu reported hearing the powerful explosion.
Following the attack, Somali military forces swiftly cordoned off the area and launched investigations into the incident. The exact number of casualties—both dead and injured—has not yet been confirmed by government authorities, and no official statement has been released by Somali security agencies at the time of reporting.
The militant group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the bombing. In a statement circulated through their affiliated media channels, the group claimed they targeted foreign military trainers allegedly working with Somali government troops at the facility.
This is not the first time the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy has been targeted. A similar suicide bombing occurred at the same location in 2023, underscoring ongoing security challenges facing Somalia’s military institutions.
The situation remains tense as security forces continue to secure the site and assess the full impact of the attack.
