Heavy fighting between the military and Al-Shabaab terrorists broke out near Kismayo on Monday morning.
Darwish Forces launched the first attack by raiding Al-Shabaab bases in Bulo Haji.
The terrorists fought back thus launching a conflict that lasted several hours.
The fight was still intense by the time of going to press.
Al-Shabaab members were in a meeting when the Darwish Forces attacked them. The military received and responded to an intelligence briefing regarding the gathering.
There has been no information on casualties.