The Minister of Justice for the regional state of Southwest has been killed in the explosion that just took place in Baidoa.
Authorities have confirmed that Sheikh Hassan Ibrahim lost his life in the explosion that rocked Baidoa on Friday, July 29.
The explosion occurred a few moments after the conclusion of Friday prayers.
At the time of the explosion, the justice minister was leaving a mosque at the end of the Jum’a prayers.
Witnesses and local officials confirmed that the explosion targeted the minister specifically.