They were carrying many people seven of whom were killed. The technicals were unsuspectingly heading towards milita's hiding place. They had assumed that the technicals were following them and fired at them indiscriminately, killing the seven on the spot.
Further reports say the militia also took weapons from the victims.
The technicals were reportedly pursuing a vehicle which had been stolen from them and which was being driven along the same road. Elders from the victims' clan have called on clan members to remain calm and not revenge. According to spokesman Fred Eckhard, the attackers fled after a half-hour firefight with local guards. Several rounds hit the building but there were no casualties. It also helps partner UN agencies to assess the health and nutritional status of the Somali people so that international responses can be tailored to their needs.