A deadly explosion has been reported in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu in the early hours of Thursday.

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According to witness reports, a car bomb that targeted a United Nations security convoy caused the explosion.

A suicide bomber in an SUV rigged with explosives targeted the UN security convoy.

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The explosion took place at Hodan District in Mogadishu in front of a school called Mocaasir primary and secondary schools.

8 people have lost their lives in the bomb attack while 17 others are nursing serious injuries, including 13 students.

Mogadishu. PHOTO/COURTESY

Property worth millions have been destroyed in the explosion, including vehicles that were parked in the school or nearby and the building around the area.

The Al-Shabaab armed militia group has claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that rocked Mogadishu, saying it had targeted military trainees.

Gunshot sounds were also reported to have rented the air immediately after the explosion.

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