location: Buur Xakaba
notes: Local Security forces and ENDF attacked an al Shabaab position in a village (not named) outside Buurhakaba town (c. 60 km South East of Baidoa). There was an exchange of gunfire after which al Shabab managed to escape. After a short stay at the location, the security forces returned to their base in Buurhakaba town. There were no reports of casualties. The government is said to be in control of the town.
target_text: location: Buur Xakaba, fatalities: 0