All militants killed after hours-long assault near presidential office.

Seven attackers who laid siege to Godka Jilacow prison were killed by government forces, with no security officers or civilians reported dead. The attack occurred hours after the government removed long-standing roadblocks meant to protect critical sites, which residents had criticized for obstructing traffic and commerce. Militants used a vehicle disguised as an intelligence unit security force, and ambulances transported at least 25 patients from the scene to hospitals.

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