 Between August 9 and August 16, ICU militia under the command of Yusuf Makaraan occupied the town.After resisting for a few days, by August 13 the deposed governor, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar (also known as Yusuf Mohamud Hagar and "Dabageed"), fled to Ethiopia to regroup his forces.By August 16, the ICU declared control of the town after a final brief exchange of gunfire.