Puntland's President Said Abdullahi Deni has announced a sweeping restructuring of the regional police force, appointing a new second deputy commander and fresh leadership across key departments, including the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and regional police commands. The move is seen as part of broader security reforms to strengthen law enforcement in the semi-autonomous state.
A police officer and a bajaj driver were killed in a traffic accident last night in central Garowe, Puntland. The crash involved a vehicle driven by a member of the Puntland presidential guard, reportedly under the influence of drugs. The deceased officer, Abdirahman Yusuf Ahmed, had recently joined the police force. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, highlighting ongoing concerns over drug use among some security personnel in the region.
