Mogadishu (HOL) – The Commander of the Banadir Regional Police Force, Mahdi Omar Mumin, on Wednesday chaired a meeting focused on strengthening security in the capital and preventing anti-security activities across Mogadishu. Senior police officers briefed the commander on the latest security developments, including recent incidents reported in various districts. The discussions also covered ongoing and planned operations to curb robberies, particularly the surge in mobile phone thefts carried out by armed groups. Commander Mahdi Omar Mumin instructed the Banadir Police to intensify security measures, enhance vigilance, and take firm action against criminal groups threatening the safety of residents. “The meeting focused on strengthening security, increasing the vigilance of the forces, and preventing activities that could damage the reputation of the Police,” the Banadir Regional Police Force said in a statement. The meeting comes amid rising complaints from residents in several districts over increasing mobile phone robberies and attacks by armed bandits. Read more