The Africa Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has announced the arrival of a contingent of 144 policemen and women from Nigeria to boost stabilization efforts.
The officers, including women, quietly departed Nigeria at the weekend. They have Samuel Ita-as the commander. AMISOM Police operations coordinator Daniel Ali Gwambal said 30 of the police officers will serve under the AMISOM for one year. They will be deployed to Beletweyne in HirShabelle State, while the rest will serve in various roles in the capital, Mogadishu. Gwambal said the officers will work on providing VIP escort and protection services, training, and assisting the SPF in public order management. They will also conduct joint patrols with their Somali counterparts and secure key government installations and high-level events.
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