source: Radio Dalsan
actor1: Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)
actor2: Civilians (Somalia)
location: Maxaas
notes: On 30 Dec 2018, unidentified assailants opened fire at the vehicle of the deputy commissioner of Mataban in Hiraan region. The commissioner had left Mahas town and was headed for Beledweyne when the attack occurred. The commissioner and three of his security guards were killed in the attack. No-one claimed responsibility yet the perpetrators are suspected to be clan militiamen.