Eight Killed in Failed Militant Jailbreak in Mogadishu
Somali security forces thwarted the escape attempt by armed inmates, resulting in a deadly shootout.
- Five inmates and three prison guards were killed in the incident.
- Inmates used smuggled pistols and hand grenades during the attack.
- An elite police unit intervened to regain control of the prison.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the smuggling of weapons.
- This is the second major jailbreak attempt at the facility since 2020.
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