Puntland State president reshuffles police leadership, revives military courts
Sunday April 19, 2026
Garowe (AX) — In a sweeping move aimed at tightening security and revitalizing state institutions, Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni on Saturday appointed new police commanders and military court officials.
The changes affect several key branches of the Puntland State Police Force, while also bringing in judges and prosecutors for the armed forces courts, which were dissolved nearly a year ago.
Deni named Abdulqadir Jama Dirir as second deputy commander of the Puntland State Police Force. He…