IED

IED event in Somalia on Thu 24th October 2024

24th October 2024

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On 24 October 2024, an IED by an unknown group (likely Al Shabaab, who carried out similar attacks and explosions in Lower Shabelle region) detonated, targeting a police officer at a teashop in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The teashop is frequented by security forces. The officer survived, two civilians were killed and five others including the owner of the teashop who is a female were injured.

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