location: Buur Xakaba
notes: ISWA special police forces attacked an al Shabaab position at Buur Eyle village (approx. 60kms NE of Buurhakaba district). There was an extended armed clash which forced al Shabaab fighters to retreat from the position. ISWA forces reportedly withdrew from the village immediately after the incident. The attack was reportedly part of a security operation ISWA forces conduct in areas under the district of Buurhakaba. Three al Shabaab fighters were reportedly killed in the attack. In relation to the above incident, al Shabaab fighters ambushed ISWA police forces returning to their Base in Buurhakaba at Shiidaalow village (20kms NE of Buurhakaba district). There was a brief exchange of gunfire before the AS fighters retreated from the area. One ISWA soldier was reportedly killed. ISWA soldiers safely arrived at their base in Buurhakaba district.
target_text: location: Buur Xakaba, fatalities: 3