At least 32 people were killed and many others injured in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital. The al-Shabab militant group, affiliated with al-Qaeda, is believed to be responsible for the attack. The attackers targeted a district controlled by the group. One attacker blew himself up, three were killed, and one was captured alive. This event took place on 08/02/2024 at the following location: Mogadishu, Somalia.
Incident Type: Terrorism
Event Type: Suicide Bomb
Total Fatalities: 36
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 32
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 4
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 1
Source: BBC
