The fighters launched a dawn attack on the town at around 5:00a.m local time ,triggering intense fighting,witnesses told Horn Observer.
Explosions and gunfire were heard across the town as the clashes unfolded.
The Laftagaren-aligned forces have been seeking to regain control of South Wes state since March, when federal government-backed forces ousted the former president after capturing Baidoa, the state's interim capital.
The fighters have launched Baidoa at least seven attacks on Baidoa in an attempt to retake the interim capital.
South West state authorities and Somalia's federal government have yet to comment of the latest development.
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Fighters loyal to former SW state president seize Burhakaba
Horn Observer about 1 hour 1 mins read
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