In a significant move against illegal drug activities, Somali Police Force (SPF) officers seized a substantial quantity of illicit drugs from Lido Beach in Mogadishu. The confiscated substances were publicly displayed, underscoring the authorities’ commitment to tackling drug trafficking in the region. While no arrests of the drug owners have [...]
The Commander of the Somali Police Force, Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, hosted a meeting at his office with the British Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, along with Deputy Ambassador Sam Thomas, Defence Secretary Natasha Hosford, and Counterterrorism Secretary Dan O’Byrne. Accompanied by senior police officials, the Commander engaged in [...]
Somali Police forces killed two terrorist members of Al-Shabaab and recovered weapons after the militants attempted to carry out an attack a security checkpoint in Mogadishu’s Daynile district on Wednesday morning, Police say. Police Force Command said the militants were armed with pistols, adding that one member from the Police [...]
The Commander of the Somali Police Force, Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, hosted Faisal Shahkar, the United Nations Police Chief, along with a delegation from the UN Secretary-General’s office at police headquarters in Mogadishu. During the meeting, discussions focused on Somalia’s potential contribution to UN peacekeeping missions, rebuilding the capacity [...]
The Minister of Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, visited the General Command of the Iraqi Police Force in Baghdad. This visit is part of his working trip to Iraq aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing security cooperation between the two nations. The Somali [...]
Brigadier General Osman Mohamed Abdullahi (Kaniif), the Acting Commander and Deputy Commander of the Somali Police Force, bid farewell to a contingent of troops set to undergo training in Egypt. During the ceremony, Brigadier General Kaniif listened attentively to a detailed report from the Training and Planning Directorate, which meticulously [...]
The Somali Police Force successfully intercepted a vehicle loaded with explosives, averting a potentially devastating attack on the capital city, Mogadishu. The attackers had ingeniously rigged the explosives with loudspeakers, aiming to bypass security measures. However, the vigilant and prepared Somali Police Force thwarted their plans. The Professional Division of [...]
The Minister of Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, visited the General Command of the Iraqi Police Force in Baghdad. This visit is part of his working trip to Iraq aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing security cooperation between the two nations. The Somali [...]
The 2nd Military Police Course, organized by the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S), has successfully concluded after 14 weeks of rigorous training. The closing ceremony, held on January 13th at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC), was graced by prominent figures such as EUTM-S Mission Force Commander Brigadier [...]
The Commissioner of the Somali Police Force, Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, conducted a work inspection today at the Police Transportation Headquarters. The facility houses the Transportation Department, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, and the Police Unit responsible for guarding officials. During the visit, the Commissioner assessed the operational status [...]