An explosion reported at Mogadishu municipality HQ

[Deeq A.]

A blast was reported at the Banadir administration headquarters, just after UN envoy to Somalia James Swan has left the centre after he had talks with Mogadishu mayor.

The explosion was followed by heavy gunfire, according to the eyewitnesses.

Somali security forces cordoned off the scene after the attack and details of the casualties remained unclear as to the situation is tense.

More update to follow soon.

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