MOGADISHU, Somalia, Oct 4, 2025 – A heavy explosion followed by gunfire rocked the Godka Jilicow prison in Mogadishu on Saturday, as armed men reportedly stormed the facility, witnesses and security sources said.
The attack began with a powerful blast near the prison, located in the heart of the Somali capital, before gunmen forced their way inside, triggering an intense firefight with security forces.
The incident occurred shortly after several key roads in Mogadishu were reopened, though the motive or perpetrators behind the assault were not immediately clear.
There was no immediate word on casualties or whether any prisoners had escaped.
Further details to follow.
