Around 9:20 AM local time, an explosion occurred in Mogadishu, killing 10 people and injuring an unspecified number.
Local media reports that a man wearing an explosive vest blew himself up at the Damaanyo military base, where young recruits were queuing up to join the Somali National Army on Sunday morning.
The Somali government confirmed that the attack occurred but didn’t provide further details on the casualties.
Security forces are on the scene and have launched an investigation. Casualties have been reported, but details are still being verified, the government statement said.
Alshabab militant group claimed responsibility for the attack
