The Somali extremist group al-Shabab said on Thursday that its fighters managed to penetrate the hotel, which is not far from the presidential palace and is patronised by government officials.

“The hotel is secure now. Lawmakers and other hotel residents have started returning. The security situation has returned to normal,” Roble said.

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