MOGADISHU (Sunatimes)- Heavy gun battle has again erupted in Buurhakaba district some 110 kilometers southwest of the Somalia capital Mogadishu between Al-Shabaab and Hizbul Islam militias, witnesses told Suntimes on Saturday – the fighting is over the control of the town.

The latest confrontation began early this morning when fighters loyal to Hizbul Islam launched an attack in attempt to recapture the town from Al-Shabaab militants.

Casualties of deaths and wounds on both sides were reported during the war.

The fighting had an impact on the business activities as hundreds of civilians began to flee their houses to escape any casualty.

Unconfirmed reports say that Hizbul Islam militia, who lost Buurhakaba week ago, has now retaken it from Al-Shabaab after hours of fighting.

Buurhakaba – which is strategic town in Bay region in southwest Somalia- has been in the hands of Hizbul Islam group for two years before starting the abhorrence with Al-Shabaab that is affiliated with Al-Qaeda terror network.