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A suicide bomber detonated his suicide vest in a teashop located near the entry gate of the residence of the TFG Speaker in Villa Somalia area. The suicide bomber is believed to have crossed three checkpoints manned by TFG forces before reaching the location of the detonation. Crossing of the check-points was reportedly facilitatedby a TFG soldier. The bomber was reported to have tried to gain access to the secure area of the Residence of the TFP Speaker then to the main compound of Villa Somalia but was denied access in both cases. He then went to a tea-shop close to the main gate of Villa Somalia then detonated himself after a wait of several hours. Four people were killed in the explosion (including the bomber and his facilitator) and seven others were injured. The AS claimed responsibility for the attack on 14/03. On the released audio recording the AS Spokesman claims that the successful suicide attack conducted by an AS Mujahedeen killed a number of TFG MPs and military and intelligence officers. The AS further claimed that the attack was a retribution for defilement and desecration of the Holy Qur'an by TFG/AMISOM forces three days before. |
