Somalia’s Police Commissioner, General Asad Osman, visited a police officer at the hospital who was assaulted by a Federal MP during a parliamentary session on Wednesday.

The officer sustained facial injuries in the incident.

This act of solidarity underscores the police leadership’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in Somalia.

The assault has drawn widespread attention, with calls for accountability and respect for the rule of law, even among high-ranking officials.