source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Civilians (Somalia)
location: Baidoa
notes: On 9 Jan 2019, security forces [assumed police] conducted a security operation in Bulo Jameeco and Onodka areas of Hawlwadag neighbourhood, Baidoa. Around 50 people suspected to be affiliated with Al Shabaab were arrested. Those arrested were undergoing further investigation to determine their association with AS.