By M.A. Egge
Two hundred and thirty Somaliland police force officers have graduated from the Ethiopian police college academy of Awassa.
This is the first batch of mass training undergoing various courses in the neighbouring country of Ethiopia.
The courses included specialized anti-riots, anti-terrorism, custom bodyguards and associated skills and techniques etc.
The immense training acquired at the institution is surely going to increase the prowess and capabilities of the Somaliland police services to a newer height given the high reputation of the Awassa institute.
The passing out parade was graced by the president of the Ethiopian Police University, Deputy Commissioner General Mesfin Abebe and the training commandant of the Somaliland Police Force, Brigadier General Abdi Ahmed Tiir, amongst other senior officers from both forces.
Indeed this is the epitome of strengthening of cooperation and security training between the Somaliland Police Force and the Ethiopian Police Force.
It is worth noting that a couple of a thousand military officers and servicemen from Somaliland are currently undergoing various training in Ethiopian military facilities.