Brigadier General Abdirahman Abdillahi Hassan, Commander of the Somaliland Police Force, has issued a strong warning to the public against disrupting national security or taking the law into their own hands. In a press conference, he emphasized that the government is solely responsible for ensuring the safety of both Somaliland citizens and foreigners residing in the country.
The commander revealed that police operations recently led to the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of a vehicle carrying various narcotics, including alcohol, hashish, and illicit pills. He assured that those involved will face legal consequences. “If the public and police work together, we can overcome this threat and protect our children and youth,” he said, calling for community cooperation to combat drug trafficking and safeguard the nation’s future.
Addressing a separate issue, Brigadier General Hassan expressed concern over recent disputes among scholars of the Tabligh Mosque, which have spilled into public media. He condemned the use of religion as a source of conflict, urging the scholars to resolve their differences privately. “Religion should not be a source of dispute,” he stated, emphasizing that the upcoming Tabligh gathering on September 25, 2025, should proceed without discord.
The commander reiterated that the police are fully prepared to maintain national security and will not tolerate actions that incite unrest or undermine public safety. “Anyone disrupting security or inciting the public will face legal action, and we will hold them accountable,” he warned, adding that such individuals will be publicly addressed through the media.
Brigadier General Hassan called on the Somaliland community, particularly the youth, to support law enforcement efforts in maintaining peace and stability, underscoring the police force’s commitment to protecting the nation and its people