location: Lafoole
notes: Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against government forces position in Lafoole settlement (6km SE of Afgooye) in the night of 22/12. Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire which lasted for about 10 minutes after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties could not be established.
target_text: location: Lafoole, fatalities: 0