Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Baidoa Online) -A dispute over agricultural land in Gershiine Village, located on the outskirts of Buufow Bacaad in Marka District, has escalated into armed clashes, resulting in casualties and heightened tensions in the area.
According to local sources, fighting erupted during the past several hours, leaving a number of people dead and injured. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed as information from the area is still emerging.
Residents report that the opposing sides remain positioned against one another, raising fears of renewed violence if urgent mediation efforts are not undertaken. The confrontation is believed to be linked to competing claims over farmland, a recurring source of conflict in some rural communities.
Community elders and local leaders are being urged to intervene to prevent further escalation and to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the dispute. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.