A deadly clash erupted in Mogadishu's main prison between Al-Shabaab inmates and security forces as prisoners attempted to escape using smuggled weapons, resulting in the deaths of five prisoners and three soldiers. Witnesses reported hearing grenade explosions and gunfire during the well-planned breakout attempt by the Al-Qaeda-linked group members. The situation has since been contained, with no prisoners escaping, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the attack. Al-Shabaab, known for its violent insurgency in Somalia, has been fighting against the central government for years, seeking to establish its strict interpretation of Islamic law.