actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017)
actor2: Police Forces of Somalia (2012-2017)
notes: Police and a militia group loyal to the local District Commissioner clash in Balcad during the morning hours. The fighting broke out the militias attacked a police convoy heading to Jowhar. Two policemen were killed and a number of others including the regional police commander were injured. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the militias also seized two police vehicles. The governor of Middle Shabelle Region, Abdi Jiinow Alasow, accused the DC of Balcad District for being behind the attack.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017), actor2: Police Forces of Somalia (2012-2017)