Hundred Somali military Recruits Complete training In Beledweyne

The President of Somalia’s youngest regional state, Ali Abdullahi Osoble on Saturday concluded the training of over one hundred recruits in Beledweyn town of Hiraan region.

The governor of Hiraan region, Federal government officials, SNA militarty officials, MPs, gathered at Lamagalay military Academy to participate in a ceremony marking the graduation of the soldiers.

During the ceremony, Hiraan Governor, Ali Jayte Osman explained the significance of the training for the region.

He encouraged the newly-trained soldiers to take up their responsibilities.

‘’We are expecting all of you to eliminate Anti-peace groups like Al-Shabaab from the whole region and execute the necessary duties assigned to you.’’ said Jayte.

President of Hirshabelle state, Ali Abdullahi Osoble who presided over the passing out parade ceremony has congratulated the soldiers.

“I congratulate you for successfully completing the training. Now you will have new responsibilities. You are conferred authority. I request the commanding officers to immediately deploy the officers and to fully equip them,” said the president.

Somalia hasn’t had an effective central government since 1991, when warlords overthrew former dictator Mohamed Siad Barre, making it a haven for terrorists, pirates and illicit arms dealers.

Once one of Africa’s largest militaries under former dictator Siad Barre, toppled in 1991, Somalia’s national army was been torn apart by decades of clan rivalries and the absence of any effective government to actually serve.