location: Buulo
notes: Shabaab militias ambushed a minibus transporting pro-government forces towards Gelgel area Buulo Xaawo/Toos Weyne on 03/12. The minibus was burnt and four SNG soldiers were killed. An al Shabaab commander was also reportedly killed. Pro-government forces reportedly seized private vehicles from Berdaale to send reinforcements to the area. Clashes have been on going for two consecutive days in the area. Local residents are reportedly leaving the area in fear of additional confrontations
target_text: location: Buulo, fatalities: 5