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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The new Police Commissioner of the African Union
\nTransition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Hillary Sao Kanu, has concluded a three-day
\nvisit to Jubaland, HirShabelle and Southwest to acquaint herself with the on-going
\npolice programs in the federal member states.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a great opportunity for me to meet with my police officers and see what they
\nare doing, the activities they are engaged in, and also identify some of the
\nchallenges they face,\u201d the ATMIS Police Commissioner said.<\/p>\n
This is Kanu\u2019s first visit to the federal member states since assuming office early this
\nmonth.<\/p>\n
The Police Commissioner held several meetings with senior ATMIS officials based in
\nthe administrative capitals of Kismayo, Baidoa and Jowhar, where matters of security
\nand welfare of police officers were discussed.
\nShe urged police officers to remain steadfast in the implementation of the Mission\u2019s
\nmandate, which includes building the capacity of the Somali Police Force through
\ntraining, mentoring and provision of operational support.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are here to bring peace to Somalia. We are also here to ensure Somali Police
\nofficers are able to stand on their own and execute their duties effectively,\u201d she
\nnoted, adding that ATMIS is keen on helping the Federal Government of Somalia
\n(FGS) establish a professional police force capable of protecting civilians and
\nmaintaining law and order.<\/p>\n
\u201cI appeal that we all focus on effective training so that we can meet the mandate of
\nATMIS Police,\u201d said Kanu who holds the rank Commissioner of Police (CP).
\nCP Kanu hailed the officers for their commitment and urged them to discharge their
\nduties selflessly and with dedication.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reason for our coming here is to ensure that there is peace, and that is what
\nwe have to concentrate on. We can only manage by working together with all the
\ncomponents of ATMIS,\u201d CP Kanu noted.<\/p>\n
The Acting Coordinator of ATMIS Police in Hirshabelle, Marafa Manu, hailed the
\nvisit, saying it had boosted the morale of police officers in the sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis visit gave us more confidence to perform our duties effectively. We will continue
\nto work hard to achieve the mandate of ATMIS,\u201d said Manu, a Superintendent of
\nPolice (SP) by rank.<\/p>\n
The Police Commissioner was accompanied by the new ATMIS Police Operations
\nand FPU Coordinator, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ahmed Lateef and
\nthe ATMIS Police Training and Development Coordinator, ACP Asiedu Okanta
\nSamuel<\/p>\n
ATMIS police component comprises Individual Police Officers (IPOs) and Formed
\nPolice Units deployed in the Federal Member States, to help build the capacity of the
\nSomali Police Force, ensure the rule of law and support community policing
\ninitiatives.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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