Mogadishu, SONNA –The Commander of the Somali Police Force, Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi, presided over a critical security meeting with senior officers from Banadir Region to finalize preparations for securing the upcoming national elections. The high-level discussion focused on developing comprehensive security plans to protect polling stations, electoral materials, and citizens participating in the democratic process. General Abdullahi emphasized the importance of maintaining close cooperation with local communities, stating, “The public must remain our primary partner in ensuring a peaceful electoral environment.”
He directed all officers to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct while executing their election security duties, particularly stressing the need for ethical policing practices. The meeting included detailed reviews of security deployments, crowd control measures, and emergency response protocols designed to prevent disruptions during voting. As the capital region, Banadir’s security preparations are considered vital for the success of nationwide elections.
The Police Force has initiated specialized training programs for officers assigned to election security, covering threat detection, conflict de-escalation techniques, and protection of vulnerable groups. This meeting marks the beginning of an intensified security preparation phase, with weekly coordination sessions planned until election day involving all security agencies. The Somali government has committed additional resources to support these election security efforts, including enhanced communications equipment and rapid response capabilities. Authorities expressed confidence that these measures will enable citizens to exercise their voting rights safely and without intimidation.
