source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration
actor2: Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)
location: Ceel Akhwan
notes: hrs. Galmudug security forces conducted a security operation to remove illegal checkpoint established by Sa'ad armed clan militias at Ceel-akhwaan village (c. 12 km south of Galkayo from the main road that links South Galkayo to Cadado). Two Galmudug soldiers were injured and four armed militiamen were arrested during the operation. The incident occurred after Galmudug security forces exchanged gun fire with some armed militiamen at the checkpoint.