Mogadishu:Al-Shabaab IED Attack Kills 20 at Dayniile Café, Dozens Injured Initial reports

An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion perpetrated by Al-Shabaab miltants explosion killed 20 people today at a café in Daynile, Mogadishu, with a further 10 people seriously injured.

Al Shabab IED explosive kills 20 people in a Dayniile, Mogadishu cafe today

A further 10 people are seriously injured

This is Al Shabab's second largest attack on Mogadishu since the Liido beach massacre earlier this month pic.twitter.com/zpTkYYMte5

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Reports indicate dozens of casualties after explosions from two devices planted at a tea and beverages kiosk in the Daynile district, northwest Mogadishu. The explosions occurred at around 2:15 p.m. local time.

BREAKING: Reports of multiple casualties after an explosions from two devices planted at a tea and beverages kiosk in Daynile district area, northwest Mogadishu. The explosions occurred at around 2:15 on local time. #Somalia

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The target of the bombing was a café in the Daynile district a popular hangout spot for police and military officials.

Due to the severity of the injuries, the death toll is expected to rise.

This is Al-Shabaab’s second largest attack on Mogadishu since the Liido Beach attack earlier this month in August.

The federal government based in Mogadishu has not yet commented on the attack.

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Idil News Team from Mogadishu