At least six civilians have been confirmed dead in two landmine explosions that occurred in the Lower Shabelle region.
The first explosion occurred on the road connecting the districts of Afgooye and Wanlaweyn, killing three people and injuring five others.
The deceased and injured were traveling in a Marki 2 vehicle that had departed from Mogadishu bound for Baidoa.
The second explosion struck a Fekon motorcycle carrying three people, who died on the spot, according to local officials.
Both explosions accured on Tuesday afternoon.
No group has claimed responsibility for the landmine explosions that killed the civilians, but such attacks are mostly carried out by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.
