CCTV cameras installed on some key roads in Mogadishu

For the first time some of Mogadishu’s main streets are getting CCTV cameras in a bid to curb insecurity in the city. The development became the most discussed about issue of the day.

CCTV poles were erected at KM4 junction, Dabka, Banadir, Zooppe roads and the project is aimed at fighting insecurity and organized crimes and comes barely days before the presidential poll on February 8.

In the past, the capital saw other development projects such as installation of solar and traffic lights at some of key areas in the capital.

However, some of them are no longer operation after becoming fault. It is not yet clear where the CCTV central command will be based and who will operate it.