Unidentified attackers have taken control of a hotel in the Somali capital following two car bomb blasts and gunfire, police and intelligence officers said on Friday.
“Two car bombs targeted Hotel Hayat. One hit a barrier near the hotel and then the other hit the gate of the hotel. We believe the fighters are inside the hotel,” a police officer who gave his name as only Ahmed, told Reuters.
Somali special forces are still fighting to end a night-long siege of Hayat hotel in Mogadishu. Over 10 people were killed in the attack claimed by Al Shabab group.
Reliable sources say at least one gunman is believed to be holed up at the top floor of the four-storey building.
Source: Al Arabiya and Twitter