source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Mogadishu - Shibis
notes: Armed men using AK47s, travelling in a small vehicle suspected to be al Shabaab elements, attacked a Toyota pickup vehicle carrying the NISA commander of Karan District at Nasiib Buundo vicinity in Shibis district. There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 15 minutes after which the attackers were forced to withdraw. At least three NISA soldiers were injured. The motive of the attack could not be established.