Police Face Shake-Up Over Drug and Arms Violations

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Chief of the Somali Correctional Forces, General Mahad Abdirahman Adan has announced a sweeping internal reform to curb drug use and arms trafficking among police officers.

General Mahad said the campaign seeks to reinforce discipline and accountability within the force, warning that officers involved in drug abuse or the illegal trade of weapons will face dismissal and prosecution.

“The police must uphold the highest standards of conduct. Drug users will be expelled from the service, and any officer found facilitating arms trafficking will face consequences,” Mahad said during a briefing in Mogadishu.

He cautioned that officers who shield colleagues engaged in criminal activity will also be held responsible, stressing that the leadership will not tolerate claims of ignorance or appeals for presidential clemency.

Mahad added that senior officers will be deployed to identify and address cases of misconduct, while new recruits are being trained to replace aging personnel and strengthen operational readiness.

“These reforms are designed to build a clean, capable, and trusted police force that serves the Somali people with integrity,” he said.

The move marks one of the most direct efforts in recent years to tackle corruption and restore public confidence in Somalia’s law enforcement institutions.