Federal Government Cabinet Introduces Raft Of Measures Aimed At Beefing Up Security Of Mogadishu

The Federal Government of Somalia is seeking to incorporate the public in the fight against Al-Shabaab following increased attacks the past few days.

This was among a raft of measures and resolutions from an extra-ordinary cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Omar Sharmarke but also attended by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.Part of the resolutions was a directive asking district and regional security chiefs in Banadir region to work closely and take instructions from the Banadir regional administration in a bid to beef up security of the City of Mogadishu and the region at large.

The cabinet also resolved that no armed groups other than security agencies should be allowed to operate in Banadir region. The security detail of senior government officials such as MPs and ministers will also have to bear clear identification for ease of recognition.

Private security firms have also been asked to registers their personnel and arms with the internal security ministry and give prior notice of any activities they intend to carry out including movement from one place to another.
The cabinet also resolved to immediately resettle IDPs in the region in collaboration with aid agencies so as to allow the group to positively contribute to the development agenda of the country.