The attack took place in Suqa-Holaha village within Heliwa district and there were reports of a shootout ensued between suspected al-Shabaab
...... the personification of Somali state failure...fighters and Somali police soldiers.
Before the clash, the assailants tossed a grenade at the base, which houses dozens of security forces who are stationed there to protect the area from al-Shabaab.
"We woke up to a heavy fighting in Baar Jowhar area between attackers and police. The confrontation took at least 40 minutes," said a resident, speaking to Radio Shabelle.
The details of the casualty figures still remains unclear as the security agencies did not release any statement regarding the attack, which comes in the midst of high alert.
Increased security measures almost prompted transport and business disruptions in the affected area for hours, according to the eyewitnesses, who declined to be named.