BOSSASO, Somalia Sep 6 2012 (Garowe Online) – Community leaders met with Puntland government officials in the commercial capital Bossaso to discuss methods to improve security, Garowe Online reports.

Traditional elders, community leaders, women groups and different members of the community met with Puntland security officials in the capital of Bari region, Bossaso on Monday.

The meeting was coordinated by the Puntland Ministry of Security with the assistance of WAWA.

According to Director of Peace Enhancement at the Ministry of Security Ahmed Yasin who spoke to Radio Garowe the meeting was successful in reaching a five point understanding with community members.

Among the results were students who have completed higher education to be recruited into the police.

Another issue reached was to continue cooperation with police in the region and regular meetings to improve coordination with residents.

The Puntland government has dedicated huge effort in improving security across Puntland.

The city of Galkayo has seen a decrease in crime after Puntland police and other forces were reinforced in the region.

Saeed Abdi Farah Mayor of Galkayo who spoke to Radio Garowe said that the city’s crime problem had decreased sufficiently, which would bring more economic and developmental growth to the capital of Mudug region.  

The city is currently busy with infrastructure projects in an effort to improve roads in the city.