Somaliland Police denies bomb explosion was happened in Hargeisa

Somaliland Police have denied that a bomb explosion happened last night in Hargeisa as some journalists initially reported to the public. The Police said in a statement the sound people heard was a tire explosion.

Narrating the incident, the police clarified that at least two vulcanizers were injured after a tire which they were using an air pump to fill the tire exploded accidently. The report said the two victims sustained minor injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The police have issued a warning to the individuals who spread the “Fake News” to mislead the public. The statement of the police came few hours after Social media users and Journalists widely circulated the report of bomb explosion in Hargeisa that resulted in a public fear.