Civilians among victims of suicide attack on spy agency in district close to Mogadishu's airport, witnesses say.
Five people were killed in Sunday attack claimed by al-Shabab [Mustaf Abdi Nor Shafana/Al Jazeera]
A suicide bombing has struck Somalia's capital,
Mogadishu, killing five people including the bomber, with the armed
group al-Shabab quickly claiming responsibility.Witnesses reported a loud explosion, followed by gunfire and plumes of smoke, in Waaberi district on Sunday.
Witnesses told Al Jazeera the attack targeted Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency and that security forces opened fire to disperse approaching onlookers.
Ahmed Adan, a Somali police official, told AFP news agency: "There was a car bomb explosion near the Afisiyone area.
"We are getting information that a suicide bomber rammed a car laden with explosives into a pickup truck."
Mohamed Yusuf, Interior Ministry spokesperson, said security agencies had received information about a car laden with explosives and had been following it. "It exploded and four civilians were killed besides the bomber."
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Abu Musaab, military-operations spokesperson of al-Shabab, said: "We conducted an operation against the apostates - including white mercenaries - in Mogadishu.
"There were heavy casualties. We will give more details later."
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