location: Gaalkacyo
notes: A RCIED targeted the vehicle of the Deputy Governor of Galgaduud Region (Puntland) Mr. Ferhan Ali. The incident occurred while he was travelling to the airport. The device detonated after the vehicle had passed. The vehicle was damaged and an escort guard was gravely injured but the Deputy Governor escaped unhurt.
target_text: location: Gaalkacyo, fatalities: 0