Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has seized 79 tonnes of sulphuric acid that was on its way to al Shabaab.

A statement posted on the National Intelligence and Security Agency’s Twitter account said an unspecified number of suspects are also in custody awaiting investigations.

"A total of 79 tons of sulphuric acid have been seized and the individuals who smuggled it into the Al-Shabaab will face the law. The investigation is being carried out jointly by NISA and the Anti-Terrorism Partnership.”