Mogadishu, Somalia – The federal government of Somalia has confirmed that security forces are actively engaged in an operation to neutralize the militants behind Saturday’s attack on Godka Jilicow prison in Mogadishu. The facility, operated by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), came under assault following a powerful explosion earlier in the day.
Government officials stated that elite counterterrorism units are working to dismantle the siege and secure the compound. While authorities have not yet disclosed the number of attackers or casualties, they emphasized that the situation is being treated as a high-risk incident due to the sensitivity of the facility, which houses high-profile terror detainees.
In a related development, security agencies announced the re-arrest of several inmates who escaped in the chaos that followed the blast. The number of fugitives recaptured has not been made public, but officials said joint operations involving police, intelligence agents, and military units are continuing to track down the remaining escapees.
The attack coincided with a recent easing of security restrictions in the capital, where multiple main roads had just reopened after more than a decade of closures due to insurgent threats. The timing has sparked concern among residents and analysts, who warn that militant groups may be trying to test the government’s security posture.
Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and avoid the area as operations continue. More details are expected once the siege is fully contained and an assessment of the damage and casualties is completed.