Reports from Barawe indicate that tens of people lost their lives in clashes between different factions of the local security teams.
The clashes broke out on Monday.
Somali government forces and Southwest Dervishes were involved in a fierce and deadly fight that left tens dead and tens more injured.
Governor Mohamed Ibrahim Barre of the Lower Shabelle region conveyed messages of condolences to the bereaved families.
He confirmed that a ceasefire had been brokered in the area by Tuesday morning.
