ADF STAFF
As Somalia continues to take charge of a greater share of its own national security, its long-standing police force marked an important milestone. The Somali Police Force, formed on December 20, 1943, celebrated its 80th anniversary with pomp and a parade. Gen. Sulub Ahmed Firin, chief of the Somali Police Force, told those assembled at the celebration he was “privileged to extend my congratulations to all ranks of the National Police Force as we mark the 80th anniversary of its inception,” according to Halqabsi News. Firin also thanked police for their commitment to consistently protect people and property. The next day, Gen. Osman Abdullahi Mohamed (Kaniif), deputy commissioner of the force, welcomed his counterpart in the Federal Police of Ethiopia, Musfin Abebe Badeye. The two discussed cooperation between the two forces, especially on border security, crime prevention and counterterrorism. They also discussed regional security challenges, according to the Somali National News Agency.