Somalia: Explosion at Baraawe Airport Causes Deaths and Injuries

BARAWE, Somalia — A roadside bomb near Baraawe Airport in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region exploded today, killing at least two people and injuring five others, local officials said.

The blast targeted a NOAH vehicle traveling to the airport to pick up khat, a stimulant. The explosion caused significant damage to the vehicle, injuring several passengers.

Among the dead, a young man named Omar Carabey was confirmed dead. Others injured in the blast are being treated at hospitals in Baraawe and nearby areas.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Islamist group al-Shabaab is known for carrying out similar bombings.

Security forces have launched an investigation into the incident, but no further information has been released by local authorities.

GAROWE ONLINE