| Description |
A group of al Shabaal fighters in NISA uniform carried out a complex attack against Godka Jilicow (NISA detention centre) in Bondheere District in the morning of 31/08. The incident started with a VBIED attack against the exterior gate to pave the way for armed men to enter the facility. Apparently a second VBIED detonated at the second barrier allowing seven al Shabaab fighters to enter the premises and engaged serious exchange of gunfire with NISA forces which lasted up to 13:00 noon. Alpha group was called in and managed to kill the remaining al Shabaab fighters. Reports indicate that the NISA commander for Banadir Region and his deputy were in the premises when the incident happened. Both officers escaped unhurt. Further reports suggest that the attack was designed to release number of al Shabaab operatives accused of killing a guard at Xamar Weyne prison and recently transferred to Godka Jilicow after they were convicted to death sentences. Seven al Shabaab attackers and three NISA soldiers were killed in the attack while 11 other NISA soldiers were injured. Available information confirmed that none of the al Shabaab attackers were wearing suicide belt/vest. |
