MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, has announced that a formal investigation is underway following a deadly suicide bombing carried out by the militant group Al-Shabaab at the Jaalle Siyad military camp in Mogadishu.
The attack, which occurred yesterday around 11:20 AM, targeted a training facility within the camp and resulted in multiple casualties, including both fatalities and injuries. According to initial reports, a suicide bomber infiltrated the area and detonated explosives amidst a lineup of government troops.
Eyewitnesses and sources close to the camp confirm that the explosion struck a section where Somali military personnel were gathered in formation. Unverified reports also suggest the possible presence of foreign military trainers—described as predominantly Western—who were working alongside Somali forces at the time of the attack. However, the Ministry of Defense has not officially commented on this aspect.
In a brief public statement, the Ministry of Defense condemned the attack and attributed it to the Al-Shabaab militant group, referring to them as “Khawarij terrorists,” a term often used by Somali authorities to delegitimize the group’s extremist ideology.
“An explosion occurred this morning at approximately 11:20 AM in front of Jaalle Siyad College. It was carried out by suicide bombers affiliated with the Khawarij Al-Shabaab terrorists,” the ministry said.
Minister Fiqi confirmed that Somali security agencies have launched an intensive investigation to determine how the bomber managed to breach camp security. He assured the public that findings from the investigation will be made available to the Somali people once the inquiry is complete.
The Jaalle Siyad military training camp, located in the Hodan district of Mogadishu and in close proximity to the Ministry of Defense headquarters, has been a frequent target of Al-Shabaab attacks over the years. The facility is a key training ground for the Somali National Army.
Despite repeated promises by the government to enhance security and conduct thorough investigations into previous attacks, critics point out that past inquiries have yielded little in terms of accountability or actionable outcomes.
As the nation continues to grapple with the persistent threat posed by Al-Shabaab, this latest incident raises urgent questions about internal security measures, intelligence lapses, and the safety of both Somali and allied forces operating in high-risk areas.