source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)
location: Mogadishu - Shangaani
notes: 04 July. Reports indicated that the Minister of Public Works & Re-Construction Engr. Salah Sheikh Osman survived an assassination attempt after his private vehicle was rammed into by another luxury car waiting outside the Minister's residence near Daljirka Dahsoon in Shangani District. This was followed by exchange of fire between the Minister's staff and the attackers. At least two civilian bystanders were killed while two others were injured. The motive and those behind this assassination attempt are not known.