MOGADISHU – Turkey has strongly condemned the suicide attack in Somali capital Mogadishu, killing six people.
In a statement by Foreign Ministry said: “We strongly condemn treacherous attack in Mogadishu that aims to undermine the stability of Somalia”.
The explosion went off after a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle outside Howlwadag district headquarters in Somalia’s capital, leaving six people dead.
“We wish God’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, a speedy recovery to the wounded and convey our condolences to the government and the people of Somalia,” it added.
Hussein Mohamed, a policeman said six people were killed and 14 others injured in Sunday’s explosion
The attack was immediately claimed by Al Shabaab group.
The Somalia-based al-Shabab often targets the capital with bombings, including a truck bombing in October that left at least 512 people dead.
