Huge explosion goes off in the coastal town of Barawe

GOOBJOOG NEWS|BARAWE: A huge explosion has gone off in Barawe town in the Lower Shabelle region.

At least one soldier has been confirmed dead and 7 wounded in the landmine explosion that took place Tuesday morning in a busy bus station in the coastal town.

The injured have been rushed to hospital for treatment and security forces have cordoned off the incident scene from members of the public.