The Republic of Somaliland’s Police Force has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned certain individuals for questioning, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement issued by the police command on 13th June, 2026, authorities emphasized that the CID and the broader Somaliland Police Force operate independently of political interests and social rivalries. The statement stressed that the institutions’ constitutional and legal mandate is to safeguard national security, maintain public order, and protect the lives, property, and dignity of all citizens regardless of status.
The police noted that the CID possesses the legal authority to summon, interview, and, where necessary, refer individuals accused of violating the law or threatening public security to the appropriate courts. Such procedures, the statement said, are carried out transparently and through established legal channels.
Officials further clarified that no minister or government official can directly order the CID to summon citizens for investigation. Instead, anyone seeking legal redress must follow the country’s established judicial procedures.
The statement comes amid growing social media claims by individuals alleging they had been called in by the CID. Police specifically referenced a citizen identified as Abdirahman Seed, asserting that he had not been summoned by the department and had no investigative dealings with it.
The Somaliland Police also expressed concern over what they described as a trend in which certain individuals amplify and spread unverified reports for personal or political reasons. According to the statement, these actions have contributed to misinformation and unnecessary public speculation surrounding security matters.
Warning against the politicization of security issues, the police command said national security should not be exploited to advance personal agendas or political rivalries. Authorities cautioned that individuals who knowingly spread false information or make unsubstantiated claims may be required to provide evidence to security agencies.
Failure to substantiate such allegations, the statement warned, could result in legal consequences under Somaliland law.
The police concluded by reaffirming their commitment to carrying out their duties impartially and in accordance with the law, while urging the public to verify information through official channels before sharing security-related claims.