The Leader of Galmudug Liibaan Axmed hands over vehicles, weapons, and military supplies to security agencies

Dhuusamareeb – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, was today present at a ceremony where the Leader of the Galmudug Regional State, Mr. Liiban Axmed Xasan, handed over vehicles, weapons, and military supplies that he personally owned, which had previously been used in operations against the Khawarij, to the security agencies of Galmudug.

The handover ceremony took place a day after the inauguration of the new leadership of Galmudug, during which Leader Liiban announced that the vehicles, weapons, and military supplies he handed over would officially become state property owned by Galmudug from today onwards, and would be part of the official resources of the security agencies, even after his term ends.

“The state is built on the principle that the power and resources of security are in the hands of the government agencies that the law has empowered, rather than being private property owned by individuals, businessmen, or politicians,” said Leader Liiban Axmed Xasan.

The Galmudug leader stated that this step is part of efforts to strengthen the capacity and quality of the security agencies of the regional state, to accelerate operations against the Khawarij, and to ensure that the forces have sufficient resources and supplies to fulfill their security obligations.

He also mentioned that his leadership's priority is to bring the security of Galmudug to a reliable level, which would enable investment, trade, and tourism growth, while allowing international agencies to operate safely in the regions of the administration.

The decision of Leader Liibaan Axmed Xasan also carries a message to the leaders, politicians, and anyone who possesses weapons and private military equipment, especially those in the regions of Galmudug, regarding the importance of transferring security resources to government agencies.

This transfer is part of the vision of the new leadership of Galmudug concerning the establishment of security agencies with capacity, equipment, and consistent government supplies, which will not depend on changes in political leadership, in order to ensure lasting peace, stable governance, and inclusive development.