The death toll from twin car bombings in Somalia’s capital has reached 120 and could rise further because some people are still missing, the country’s health minister said Monday.
At least 120 people were murdered in two vehicle explosions that occurred this past weekend in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, according to the country’s health minister, Ali Haji Aden.
A terrorist organisation known as Al-Shabab, which has ties to Al-Qaeda, has taken responsibility for the explosives that happened on Saturday.
The health minister noted that more than 320 individuals were hurt in the explosions and that more than 150 people are receiving medical attention for their wounds in hospitals.
Reacting to the attack, President Ruto pledged in his condolence letter to collaborate with surrounding nations to reduce insecurity in the Horn of Africa.
“The people of Kenya stand with Somalia following terrorist attacks that claimed over 100 lives. We commit to work with other countries to ensure peace and security prevails in the region,” Ruto tweeted.
The education ministry facility was rocked by the first explosion at roughly 2pm., and the second occurred while ambulances and other emergency personnel were coming to aid the casualties.
The United Nations and United States on Sunday separately condemned the malicious attacks. Also, Qatar strongly condemned and denounced the incident. In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Gulf country’s firm stance again violence and terrorism regardless of the motive.