source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: N/A
location: Bacadweyne
notes: Movement of forces: 16 April. Three al Shabaab vehicles carrying about 40 militants were observed near Bacaadweyne village, 70 km west of Hobyo. Galmudug police officers confirmed that al Shabaab fighters arrived in the area immediately departed. Additional reports indicated that al Shabaab continued to be engage in recruitment of young children in their area of control and surrounding villages.