MOGADISHU (SD) -Detailed information has emerged following yesterday’s explosion involving a landmine in the Ceelasha Biyaha area, where soldiers from the Somali National Army (SNA) and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) were targeted.

The explosion, a powerful blast, was heard across several nearby neighborhoods and targeted a vehicle carrying troops led by the commander of the NISA Western Division, known as Luga Dheere.

Reports indicate that three soldiers were killed, while four others sustained injuries. All of the casualties were soldiers under the command of Colonel Luga Dheere.

Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the explosion, stating that they have inflicted casualties on Somali government soldiers.