One attack took place at the gates of the presidential palace, while a second hit near offices of the national intelligence agency, BBC reported.

The incident left dozens injured.

According to officials, five attackers have been gunned down.

Islamist militant group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Militants used car bombs to carry out the attack, the group said.

Somalia's Radio Simba reported that the country's security minister had already warned of a possible attack in the national capital.
 

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