Aadan Madoobe receives new military strength – What happened today?

Baydhaba (Caasimada Online) – The South West Administration has today succeeded in taking over the local forces that have long been operating in the Qoryooley district of the Lower Shabelle region, where they have fought against Al-Shabaab on various occasions.

A delegation consisting of ministers and officials from South West has succeeded in integrating these forces with the militia of the administration, to be part of security operations, as Aadan Madoobe is currently engaged in a fierce battle with the forces loyal to Lafta-gareen.

“In implementing the order of the Leader of the South West Government of Somalia, Mr. Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), the forces that have defended the Qoryooley district and its surrounding areas for more than 14 years have today officially been integrated into the South West Government's Militia,” said a statement from South West.

It was also added, “These forces, which have long stood for the defense of the Qoryooley district, have today received their first salary, officially becoming part of the South West Militia, which is part of the government's efforts to unify the forces, ensure their rights, and enhance the security institutions.”

On the other hand, the Deputy Minister of Security of South West Somalia, Mohamed Yusuf Mohamed, the Chairman of the Lower Shabelle Region, Abdifatax Sayid Ahmed Siidi, the Police Commander, Major General Cabdi Ibraahim Shaamow (Cabdi Dheere), and the Commander of the Regional Militia who have been in the Qoryooley District in recent days were present today at the salary distribution for these forces, to boost their morale.

Colonel Cabdi Wali, who is the Commander of the Darawiish Forces in the Lower Shabelle Region, spoke about the importance of integrating local forces into the official Darawiish system, noting that this step strengthens the unification and enhancement of the forces.

On his part, the Commander of the South West Police, Brigadier General Cabdi Ibraahim Shaamow (Cabdi Dheere), praised the forces, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and unification of security agencies.

Finally, the Deputy Minister of Security, Maxamed Yuusuf Maxamed, stated that South West is undertaking efforts to build a unified military with a governmental system, salaries, and permanent rights.