source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: Civilians (Somalia)
location: Aboow
notes: On 25 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants abducted six civilians from Aboow village (Luuq, Gedo), The abduction of the elders came after the elders failed to bring youth to join and fight for Al Shabaab, as demanded by the group. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.