Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Baidoa Online) -An improvised explosive device (IED) exploded earlier today in the city of Marka, resulting in injuries to a civilian woman who was selling tea in the area.
Local sources report that the blast occurred suddenly in a populated part of the town, causing panic among residents and disrupting normal activity. The injured woman, a tea vendor working near the site of the explosion, sustained injuries and was quickly taken for medical attention. Her current condition has not yet been officially confirmed.
Security forces have arrived at the scene and launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities have not yet provided details on who was responsible for the attack.
The explosion adds to ongoing security concerns in the Lower Shabelle region, where sporadic attacks continue to threaten civilians and disrupt daily economic activity.