Busley army base attack
Part of the Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Date 22 March 2024 Location Busley, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Belligerents
Al-Shabaab	Somalia Somali National Army Somali Police Force
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	Liban Gol'ad †
Casualties and losses
10 killed (Somali Government claim)	57 killed (Al-Shabaab claim) 10 killed (Somali Government claim)

On March 23, 2024, the Somali Armed Forces base of Busley in Lower Shabelle was attacked by Al-Shabaab insurgents killing 57 soldiers and ten insurgents^[1]

Following an intense shootout with security forces, Al Shabaab fighters were able to capture the base temporarily until it was recaptured soon after.^{[2][3][4][5][6][7]}

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