The base houses units of the Somali National Army (SNA) and has been previously visited by bigwigs of the Federal Government of Somalia, underscoring its strategic importance.
Residents in nearby areas were jolted awake by the sound of explosions as mortar shells landed inside and around the perimeter of the camp.
"There were multiple blasts coming from the direction of the base," a local witness told Shabelle Media. "We suspect the attack was carried out by al-Shabaab
... an Islamic infestation centering on Somalia attempting to metastasize into Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and similar places, all ofwhich have enough problems without them...fighters, as they are known to operate in the surrounding areas."
No casualties were immediately reported, and the Somali military has not yet released an official statement on the incident. al-Shabaab grabbed credit for the attack.
The area has witnessed a surge in bully boy activity in recent months, with al-Shabaab frequently targeting military positions with improvised bombs and indirect fire.