An emerging theory on the Mogadishu bombing via Garowe Online (Puntland) --
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The man who killed more than 300 people with a truck bomb in the center of Mogadishu on Saturday was a former
soldier in Somalia’s army whose hometown was raided by local troops and US special forces two months ago in a controversial operation in
which 10 civilians were killed, officials in Somalia have said.
The death toll from the bombing now stands at more than 300, making it one of the most devastating terrorist attacks anywhere in the world
for many years. On Tuesday remains of victims were still being brought out of rubble spread over hundreds of square meters.
Investigators believe the attack on Saturday may in part have been motivated by a desire for revenge for the botched US-led operation in
August.
Al-Shabaab has not claimed responsibility for Saturday’s attack but a member of the cell detained by security forces has told interrogators
the group was responsible, one security official told the Guardian.
Following the raid, in which three children aged between six and 10 died, local tribal elders called for revenge against the Somali government
and its allies.
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