Baidoa suicide bombing
| Baidoa suicide bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
| Location | Baidoa, Somalia |
| Date | 28 February 2016 |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 30 |
| Injured | 40 |
| Perpetrators | Al-Shabaab |
Two suicide bombers attacked a busy junction and a restaurant in the Somali town Baidoa. 30 people, mostly civilians, were killed and another 40 were injured. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility, saying they targeted government officials and security forces.