{"id":6970,"date":"2025-12-24T22:51:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T19:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/?p=6970"},"modified":"2025-12-26T10:23:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T07:23:46","slug":"general-asad-highlights-somali-police-performance-as-the-force-marks-82-years-of-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/general-asad-highlights-somali-police-performance-as-the-force-marks-82-years-of-service\/","title":{"rendered":"General Asad Highlights Somali Police Performance as the Force Marks 82 Years of Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mogadishu | 20 December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Somali Police Force (SPF)<\/strong> marked its 82nd Anniversary<\/strong> with a high-level national ceremony that placed strong emphasis on operational performance, institutional reform, and leadership-driven professionalism<\/strong> under the stewardship of Police Commissioner General Asad Osman Abdullahi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held at the General Kaahiye Police Training Academy in Mogadishu<\/strong> and conducted at Presidential level<\/strong>, the ceremony reflected the growing confidence of the state and the public in the Somali Police Force as a central pillar of internal security, public order, and democratic governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police Performance in 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Addressing the occasion, General Asad underscored the tangible security gains delivered by the Somali Police Force throughout 2025<\/strong>, describing the year as a period of \u201cmeasurable operational progress and strengthened institutional discipline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the key achievements highlighted were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Successful security coverage of voter registration centers<\/strong>, ensuring safe and orderly civic participation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Protection of public institutions and critical infrastructure<\/strong> in Mogadishu and key regions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Sustained security operations<\/strong> aimed at preventing and mitigating security threats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Expanded professional training programs<\/strong>, including election security, command preparedness, and community policing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Rehabilitation and upgrading of police facilities<\/strong>, reinforcing operational readiness and service delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese achievements are not incidental,\u201d General Asad noted. \u201cThey are the result of structured reforms, continuous training, and the commitment of officers who understand that policing is a public trust.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership and National Responsibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The ceremony was attended by H.E. the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia<\/strong>, senior government leaders, members of parliament, chiefs of the armed forces and intelligence services, regional and municipal authorities, as well as diplomatic missions and international partners. Their presence reaffirmed the constitutional mandate and national responsibility<\/strong> entrusted to the Somali Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Asad reaffirmed the Force\u2019s full operational readiness<\/strong> to secure the upcoming national elections based on the principle of one person, one vote<\/strong>, emphasizing that neutrality, accountability, and respect for citizens\u2019 rights remain non-negotiable standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur duty is clear,\u201d he stated. \u201cTo secure the democratic process, maintain public order, and serve the Somali people with professionalism and integrity\u2014without fear or favor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discipline, Unity, and National Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The anniversary program featured coordinated police formations, honor guards, and ceremonial displays that reflected the Force\u2019s discipline and institutional cohesion. Parallel commemorations held across several regions further demonstrated the Somali Police Force\u2019s nationwide presence and unity under a single command and national vision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As the Somali Police Force enters its 83rd year<\/strong>, General Asad emphasized that reform and professionalization will remain at the center of the institution\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Somali Police Force will continue to modernize, strengthen accountability, and build public trust,\u201d he said. \u201cOur mission is to remain a reliable guarantor of security, stability, and democratic progress for Somalia.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mogadishu | 20 December 2025 The Somali Police Force (SPF) marked its 82nd Anniversary with a high-level national ceremony that placed strong emphasis on operational performance, institutional reform, and leadership-driven professionalism under the stewardship of Police Commissioner General Asad Osman Abdullahi. Held at the General Kaahiye Police Training Academy in Mogadishu and conducted at Presidential […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6982,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-activities"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_media_urls":{"thumbnail":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36-300x107.png",300,107,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36-768x274.png",768,274,true],"large":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36-1024x366.png",1024,366,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",1400,500,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",1400,500,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36-18x6.png",18,6,true],"portfolio_item-thumbnail":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",600,214,false],"portfolio_item-thumbnail@2x":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",1200,429,false],"portfolio_item-masonry":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",600,214,false],"portfolio_item-masonry@2x":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",1200,429,false],"portfolio_item-thumbnail_cinema":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",800,286,false],"portfolio_item-thumbnail_portrait":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",600,214,false],"portfolio_item-thumbnail_portrait@2x":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",1200,429,false],"portfolio_item-thumbnail_square":["https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/general-asad-36.png",800,286,false]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6970"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6970\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6983,"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6970\/revisions\/6983"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6982"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gen-asad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}