Sunday December 25, 2022
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has attended on Saturday a ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary of the Somali Police Force formation held at Somali National Theater in Mogadishu. (SONNA)
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud vowed on Saturday to investigate security officials and soldiers who helped facilitate terror attacks on behalf of Al Shabaab.
President Mohamud said that security forces facilitate the transportation of explosives and that senior officials instructed subordinates stationed at checkpoints to clear the way for explosive-laden vehicles.
"Every vehicle that explodes in Mogadishu and all of the explosive materials must come through a checkpoint. Whether it's police or military, the explosive-packed car passed a government security checkpoint.
Mohamud made the comments at an event on Saturday to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Somali Police Force.
The President of Somalia also said that the government is investigating officers who are believed to have allowed Al Shabaab cars to pass after receiving a bribe.
Mohamud's remarks came after Al-Shabaab carried out the most recent attack in Mogadishu on the Villa Rays Hotel, located close to Villa. Military officers suspected of being involved in the attack were arrested.