source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
location: Jowhar
notes: 11 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked Somali national soldiers in the Mahaday district (c. 26 km from Jowhar town). Al-shabaab fighters took control of the town, only to withdraw several hours later. Two government soldiers were injured.