source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force
actor2: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force
location: Dif
notes: Jubaland forces, supported by SNA in Dhobley, clashed with a group of disgruntled armed soldiers who deserted their posts in Kismayo at Diif village (c. 70 km north of Dhobley town) There was brief exchange of gunfire after which the disgruntled soldiers retreated. Jubaland force detained their vehicles. Other reports indicated that clashes were ongoing outside of the village. One soldier was killed and another was injured during the second armed clash.