actor1: Police Forces of Somalia (2012-2017)
actor2: Al Shabaab
notes: Southwest Special Police Forces (SWSPF) reportedly attacked an al Shabaab position in Gurban village (approx. 45km W of Dinsoor district). There was a brief exchange of gunfire before al Shabaab fighters retreated. Four al Shabaab fighters including a mid-level al Shabaab commander (Ali Nur aka Iskooda) were reportedly killed and three SWSP forces injured. SWSP forces returned to their base after the incident. The attack was part of routine security operation targeting al Shabaab elements in areas close to the district.
target_text: actor1: Police Forces of Somalia (2012-2017), actor2: Al Shabaab