Somali Army Commander Holds Security Meetings in Baraawe

BARAAWE (SONNA) –– The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brig. General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, held a series of meetings with Somali National Army officers, officials from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), traditional elders, district authorities and representatives of local communities in Baraawe and surrounding areas.

The meetings focused on the overall security situation in Baraawe and neighbouring areas, security assessments, strengthening cooperation among relevant stakeholders and accelerating efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.

The Army Commander also received briefings on ongoing security operations and directed officers and troops to fulfil their national duties and remain prepared to prevent and eliminate Al-Shabaab militants, in order to safeguard civilians and maintain security and stability in Baraawe and surrounding areas.