AMISOM Hands-over Renovated Police Station in Dhobley

AMISOM Police handed over a newly renovated police station in Dhobley, part of wider efforts aimed at improving the institutional capacity of the Somali Police Force (SPF).

The renovation of the station is part of the AMISOM’s Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), aimed at ensuring quick but long lasting impacts, thereby improving service delivery   to the Somali people.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Internal Security of the Interim Jubba Administration General Mohamed Darwish said AMISOM has won the trust and confidence of the people through its commitment to the peace process in Somalia.

The AMISOM Police Commissioner, Anand Pillay in a speech read on his behalf by his Acting Special Assistant AIG. Amadu Mannah said building a strong police institution in Somalia, requires a comprehensive strategy with clear, realistic and achievable objectives, backed by the goodwill of all stakeholders.

Mr. Anand Pillay thanked the Jubba Administration for demonstrating the political will to strengthen law enforcement and the commitment to ensuring compliance with internationally accepted standards.

The Commissioner also thanked AMISOM partners for supporting such projects but called for more funding to help rebuild regional and federal police institutions in Somalia. “The journey has just began, work lies ahead,” Anand Pillay, the AMISOM Police Commissioner said.