Somalia: Police Force marks its 74th anniversary

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali Police Force on Wednesday celebrated its 74th anniversary since its establishment in 1943 in Mogadishu, and major parts of the country, Garowe Online reports.

This year’s event is taking place at the General Kaahiye Police Training Academy in Mogadishu that has been attacked by a suicide bomber who killed at least 18 officers and wounding dozens December 14, 2017.

The bomber disguised as a police officer with explosives strapped around his waist gained access to the camp and targeted police forces rehearsing for this Police Day celebrations.

Somali PM Hassan Ali Khaire, Ministers, and several senior government officials are participating in the event to mark the anniversary under tight security and heavy presence of troops across the capital's main streets.

Somali police Commissioner Gen Mukhtar Hussein Afrah said that the Force has struggled despite many challenges and at the same time encouraged them to double their efforts for the restoration of a lasting peace to the war-ravaged nation.

The Police Force is commemorating its 74th anniversary in Mogadishu that is among the dangerous cities in the world where security still remains the biggest challenge.

GAROWE ONLINE