Explosions, gunfire erupt at Dayah Hotel in Mogadishu
The hotel is located on Al-Mukarama Road and is currently hosting a number of government officials.
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Al Shabaab fighters used a car bomb to penetrate the hotel's gates before storming the compound and shooting. Shortly after as reinforcements began to arrive, a car parked outside the hotel was detonated.
Debris from the explosion landed on a nearby residence causing a fire.
A journalist, Abdirizak Atosh posted this footage
reached someone who lives close by the Hotel confirmed that the fighting is currently ongoing.
HOL is following the developments shortly
Hiiraan Online
Mogadishu (HOL) - Al Shabaab militants have attacked Dayah hotel today in Mogadishu after setting off two bombs.
Al Shabaab fighters used a car bomb to penetrate the hotel's gates before storming the compound and shooting. Shortly after as reinforcements began to arrive, a car parked outside the hotel was detonated.
Debris from the explosion landed on a nearby residence causing a fire.
A journalist, Abdirizak Atosh posted this footage
reached someone who lives close by the Hotel confirmed that the fighting is currently ongoing.
HOL is following the developments shortly
Explosions, gunfire erupt at Dayah Hotel in Mogadishu
The hotel is located on Al-Mukarama Road and is currently hosting a number of government officials. Ads By Google