Five people wounded in landmine explosions in Mogadishu's Garasbaley district

At least five people, including children, were injured in a series of landmine explosions targeting residential homes in Galmudug village in Mogadishu's Garasbaley district over the past two nights.  

Residents reported that six explosives were planted outside homes equipped with CCTV cameras in the area. The Garasbaley district administration and Mogadishu security officials have not yet commended the attacks.  

The explosions come amidst heightened tensions in Mogadishu following the government's directive to install thousands of security cameras across the city. These cameras aim to monitor al-Shabaab movements and enhance public safety, but they have also triggered fear among business owners.  

Some traders revealed that al-Shabaab had threatened to remove the cameras, warning them of retaliation if they complied with the government's directive. Conversely, officials have cautioned that taking down the cameras could result in penalties.  

In recent weeks, al-Shabaab has intensified attacks on markets, businesses, and traders in Mogadishu in what appears to be a backlash against the increased surveillance. Despite the threats, some residents have supported the CCTV initiative, viewing it as a critical step toward ensuring security in the capital.