Al Shabab attack on a Mogadishu hotel, the police: "It is still ongoing, explosions are heard"

The Islamic extremist militias of

attacked the Villa Rosa hotel in

, not far from the presidential palace.

The police report it.

According to some local media, Deputy Defense Minister Abdifatah Kasim was injured in the attack.

The Villa Rosa hotel and its surroundings - writes the

- are frequented by ministers and other senior officials.

Police spokesman Ahmed Doodishe said in a statement that “the security forces are working to put an end to the Al-Shabaab attack.

Several people were rescued."

According to the site, explosions and gunshots are heard in the area.