Somaliland: Truck Explodes on Landmine in Lughaya

[Deeq A.]

LUGHAYA–A truck exploded upon hitting a landmine loaded with illegal immigrants in Lughaya on last Sunday. Lughaya deputy Mayor, Hon. Omar Mohamed Dhimbil confirmed the incident. He said that several members sustained minor injuries. The mayor has further said that 25 illegal immigrants sneaked and boarded a smuggling vessel which left for the war-torn country of Yemen. The mayor stated that most of them were from Hargeisa, Burao, and Borama townships. Police nabbed ten members and are in detention according to law enforcement agencies. Landmine clearance agency staffers arrived at the scene of the incident.Police contacted the parents of apprehended illegal immigrants and will leave for their hometowns.