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Bomb attack on army base in Mogadishu kills eight, 14 injured

Storyline:National News, Security

A suicide bomb attack that hit the entrance of the 12th April Army Brigade in Mogadishu has killed eight people and injured 14 others, medical sources have said.

Mogadishu based Aamin Ambulance told journalists they had identified eight bodies from the scene while 14 survivors were ferried to various city hospitals.

Col. Ahmed Muse was quoted by Associated Press noting the bombs-laden vehicle rammed into the gates of the military base in mid-morning. The base is located in the Warta-Nabadda district in Mogadishu.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.