location: Ugaari
notes: South West State forces attacked al Shabaab fighters preparing to ambush civilian vehicles at Ugaari area (c. 10 km North West of Buurhakaba) on the road between Baidoa and Buurhakab district. There was an exchange of small arms fire after which al Shabaab retreated from the area. One al Shabaab fighter was killed in the attack and his body was brought to Buurhakaba town by South West State forces.
target_text: location: Ugaari, fatalities: 1