source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Goof Guduud
notes: Al Shabaab fighters, with technical, attacked SNA/ISWA forces based in Goofgaduud Buurey village (c. 30 km north west of Baidoa). After heavy fighting, SNA/ISWA forces were overpowered and were forced to retreat from the village. Al Shabaab took control of the village. ISWA/SNA reinforcement were sent from Baidoa. SNA forces later took control of the village without resistance from al Shabaab. Casualties could be established at the time of reporting.