‘Several’ feared dead as inmate opens fire in Mogadishu prison

Monday August 10, 2020

MOGADISHU (HOL) - Several prison guards in Mogadishu’s Central Jail are feared dead after an inmate allegedly snatched a weapon from the guards and fired indiscriminately.

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Sources said the inmate, alleged to be an Al-Shabaab convict snatched the gun from the guards and went on a firing spree. It is feared there are ‘several’ casualties as a result of the gunfire.

It was not immediately clear if the convict has been contained.

More to follow.

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