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flag Al-Shabaab attacked Mogadishu’s high-security prison with a suicide bomb, but Somali forces repelled the assault amid ongoing operations.

flag Al-Shabaab launched a coordinated attack on Mogadishu’s high-security Godka Jilacow prison on October 4, 2025, using a suicide car bomb disguised as a government vehicle, shortly after the federal government reopened major roads. flag The assault, which triggered heavy gunfire and explosions near the presidential palace, was repelled by Somali security forces, who reported killing several militants. flag The prison, operated by the National Intelligence and Security Agency, holds high-profile terrorism suspects. flag While al-Shabaab claimed to have freed prisoners, officials have not confirmed escapes or casualties. flag The attack marks a significant escalation amid recent security improvements and follows a pattern of past assaults, including a 2014 incident. flag Operations were ongoing late Saturday, with no official figures released.

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