Federal government forces have resisted Alshabaab militant attack at the outskirts of Afgoye district of Lower Shabelle region, witnesses said on Wednesday.
A convoy transporting FGS forces was reported to have been ambushed on the way Sabib town by Al-Shabaab fighters.
It is unclear the casualties of both sides have suffered, but there is a loss.
Government officials in Lower Shabelle did not comment on the fighting, nor did Al-Shabaab make any statement about the fighting.
The situation in Omar Dhere village very calm, as the government forces have proceeded their journey and reached Sabib town.
Al-Shabaab, which is fighting the southern part of Somalia routinely targets AU forces and government bases in the country.
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