Masagawaay — In a move aimed at cementing federal gains in central Somalia, Somalia Police Force Commissioner Brig. Gen. Asad Osman Abdullahi on Tuesday, July 7, set the foundation stone for a new police station in Masagawaay, Galgaduud region, a project officials say will bolster security, extend state presence and improve police services for local communities.
The groundbreaking ceremony drew security officials, local administrators and community leaders to the proposed site. When completed, the station will provide a permanent base for officers deployed in Masagawaay, enhancing law enforcement capacity and enabling quicker responses to incidents across neighboring villages and towns.
Speaking at the event, Brig. Gen. Asad Osman Abdullahi pledged that personnel posted to the facility would collaborate closely with residents to protect public safety, deter crime and uphold the rule of law. He urged citizens to support security efforts by sharing information that could prevent violence and safeguard lives and property.
“The officers serving here will work for the community and remain committed to preventing acts that threaten public security,” the police commissioner said during the ceremony, urging residents to maintain close cooperation with government security institutions.
After the ceremony, the police chief visited the offices of Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, where voter registration efforts are underway. Election officials briefed his delegation on registration progress and on measures to ensure eligible voters can participate in the electoral process.
Local community representatives welcomed the new station, saying a permanent security footprint will improve coordination between residents and law enforcement. Officials also said the facility should strengthen routine policing, protect civilians and public property, and support enforcement of national laws.
Lamaane News Network, citing local officials present during the visit, learned that the project forms part of wider government stabilization efforts aimed at strengthening state institutions in areas recovered from the armed group Al-Shabaab. The station is also expected to improve coordination among security agencies operating in the district and reinforce public confidence in government services.
Masagawaay has been highlighted in Somalia’s stabilization strategy as federal authorities restore governance and public institutions in areas affected by years of conflict. Government officials view the expansion of permanent security infrastructure as essential to preserving security gains, supporting civilian administration and laying groundwork for longer-term development in Galgaduud.
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