In the journal: "To the Mysterious Lorian Swamp", it is written that they came to one of the British posts in search for protection. The actual passage is:
"The corporal shouted out in Somali and the figures stopped. " We are women of the Jibril tribe," they shrilled out in reply to his question. We seek the protection of the Serkal (Government). The Marehan have attacked our village, killing most of the men who were left behind to defend us"
I am sensing that it was Reer Xassan that raided them but who are they?
the Somali history is based on those raids. From the Dhulbahante raiding the Isaaq and killing their men to the Abgaals raiding the Ajuraans and massacring them.