MOGADISHU, August 18, 2018 (MENA) - A Somali official says at least three soldiers have been killed and several others wounded in blasts and gunfight in Lower Shabelle region of southern Somalia. Speaking to Radio Shabelle, Abdulkadir Shoodhe said one of the explosions struck a convoy carrying Somali army commander Abdullahi Ali Anod. Al-Shabaab has claimed credit for the attack, saying it killed several bodyguards. Anod was unhurt after the blast.