source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: N/A
location: Baqdaad
notes: On 11 Jan 2019, a large number of Al Shabaab militants were observed moving from Hagaley and Guulane to Baqdad. Some were moving on foot, others in two technicals and a truck. It was suspected that their intention was to intimidate Somali army forces in Xaaji Cali and Cadale and deny them the opportunity to establish checkpoints along Baqdad-Galgaduud and Baqdad-Guulane routes.