MOGADISHU (Halbeeg)- Somali Prime Minister, Hassan Ali Kheire has visited victims of the Interior Ministry explosions that injured over 16 people.
Two suicide bombers drove two cars laden with explosives into the headquarters of Somalia’s Interior Ministry before gunmen forced their way into the building.
The attack which was executed by Al-Shabaab fighters was concluded hours later by the security forces.
Over 12 people including senior staff members of the Ministry were killed in the attack.
The prime minister visited Madina Hospital where he met with several of those who sustained injuries.
During the visit, Mr. Kheire pledged that his government will be ready to take victims who need further medication outside the country.
“The wounded persons who cannot be treated within the country will be taken abroad for further treatment,” Mr. Kheire said.
Prime Minister Kheire offered his condolences to the bereaved families over the deaths of their loved ones.
“I condole with the families of those who were killed in the heinous Al-Shabaab attack, we pray that God comforts and strengthens the families and friends of those killed,” he said.
War On Al-Shabaab
Al-Shabaab has claimed the responsibility for the twin blasts and the raid.
The group which wants topple Somali government has been fighting the Somali National Army backed by continental troops since 2007.
The Prime Minister condemned the group’s attacks on the government institutions and hotels.
Mr. Kheire urged the public to cooperate with the Somali government on the fight against Al-Shabaab.
“I call upon Somali people to take part in our fight against the anti-peace enemy (Al-Shabaab),” he urged.
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