Clashes broke out between rival clans in Hiraan leading to the loss of five lives.
Both clans reported casualtiesim clashes that broke out on Thursday.
Ten other militiamen escaped with injuries.
Residents reported that a fight broke out when a member of one clan ambushed a man from the other clan.
Their colleagues then joined the fight thus leading to loss of life, injuries, and destruction of property.
Representatives of the regional administration claimed their attempts to bring peace between Habargidir and Hawadale clans failed.