According to government sources, the snuffies launched an attack at the national forces’ bases located at Wargaduud and Xanano areas located North of Baidoa.
The National forces however retaliated and thwarted the attack, killing an unconfirmed number of the snuffies in the battle that lasted for about two hours
The battle came as the national forces have intensified attacks targeting to eliminate the al-Shabaab
...... Somalia's version of the Taliban, functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda...snuffies from the South West region where the snuffies are still believed to enjoy some dominance.