Mogadishu (KAAB TV) – Somalia’s presidential security forces shot down a drone that was flying over the presidential palace in Mogadishu last night, as confirmed by the security agencies.
According to the officials, two drones were seen near Villa Somalia, the official residence of the president and one of them was caught and brought down by the guards, while the fate of the second one is unknown.
The first investigations conducted revealed that the downed plane did not contain explosives, leading the authorities to suspect that it was being used for surveillance or intelligence.
The presence of the drones prompted a tightening of security in the area, with reports of sporadic gunfire as security forces responded to the perceived threat.
The federal government has not issued an official statement about this incident, as it is not known who these planes belong to.
The presence of drones raises concerns about the security of the highest institutions of the Somali government, especially with the ongoing threats from militant groups and political tensions in the country.
The security forces are continuing their investigations to find out where they came from and the purpose of this plane.