05 Apr 2023 | 05:02 PM UTC
Somalia: Possible mortar attack and sporadic gunfire reported in Mogadishu late April 5
FLASH: Possible mortar attack and sporadic gunfire reported in Mogadishu late April 5. Shelter in place.
Event
Local sources have reported an unspecified number of explosions accompanied by sporadic gunfire in Mogadishu during the evening of April 5. Unconfirmed information also indicates that a mortar round may have impacted near the National Intelligence and Security Agency headquarters. There have as yet been no reports of casualties.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Advice
Shelter in place until the situation becomes clear and authorities have brought the situation under control.