AMISOM POLICE Newsletter OCT-DEC 2019 Police Newsletter - Fourth Quarter 2019 Edition
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AMISOM POLICE newsletter OCT-DEC 2019 Police Newsletter - Fourth Quarter 2019 Edition 2020 will be a turning point for AMISOM and Somalia. The country will hold historic elections to choose Message from the Police national leaders. As AMISOM police, we will play a Commissioner critical role in ensuring that the Somali people elect their leaders in a safe and secure environment.” We conclude a remarkable year during which we made progress in fulfilling our mandate as AMISOM police component. 2019 was a year of tragic events, yet it also offered us hope that despite the setbacks, we should not lose sight of the ultimate Inside This Issue dream of a secure Somalia, and secure Africa for the sake of future generations. Somali Police officers get management and leadership training We pay tribute to our officers that died while wearing the green African Union arm badge, notably the Acting Police Commissioner, Medals of honour for service in Somalia ACP Christine Alalo. The only way to honour their contribution is to serve with diligence AMISOM hails Uganda police officers for professionalism and implement the work programmes that seek to establish a peaceful, secure, and stable Somalia. AMISOM Police Commissioner Kailie commences duty 2020 will be a turning point for AMISOM and Somalia. The country Somalia Police Chief meets head of AMISOM to discuss will hold historic elections to choose national leaders. As AMISOM security of upcoming elections police, we will play a critical role in ensuring that the Somali people elect their leaders in a safe and secure environment. Uganda police officers complete tour of duty amid glowing praise from AMISOM We should be ready to support the Somali Police Force in securing election centres, electoral materials, the candidates, and AMISOM Police officers complete training on gender and providing logistical support where the need arises. human rights protection Yet, in our capacities as Individual Police and Formed Police Unit Officers, we will, at the same time, continue to carry out our roles HirShabelle State police recruits undergo training to train, mentor and advise, and provide operational support to the Somali Police Force. Newly deployed AMISOM police officers complete induction I know we all have a rich depth of knowledge in managing elections Police officers from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, honoured for back in our respective countries. I have faith in all of you, that just contributing to peace in Somalia as we successfully secured the 2016 electoral process, we will rise to the occasion. Happy reading! AIGP Augustine Magnus Kailie Page 2 NEWS IN DETAIL AMISOM Police Newsletter 2019 Somali Police officers get management and leadership training AMISOM held a management and leadership skills training for 30 Somali Police Force (SPF) officers in Mogadishu to enable them to perform their duties effectively. The weeklong training held at the Gen. Kahiye Police Academy in Mogadishu, concluded on 14 December and was attended by junior and senior SPF officers. The training covered topics in management, leadership, decision making, problem-solving, communication, time management, team building, change management, duties and responsibilities of commanders. AMISOM is implementing the Somalia The commandant of General Kahiye Transition Plan (STP) as the mission Police Academy, Col. Abdikarim gradually hands over security Moalim, hailed the AMISOM Senior responsibilities to the Somalia security Leadership for the partnership forces ahead of the 2021 deadline. with SPF. “I encourage you to use the knowledge acquired The training conducted by AMISOM and perform your duties,” Col. with support from the Government of Abdikarim said. India aimed to capacitate the SPF and enable them to take over when AMISOM exits. AMISOM Police Newsletter NEWS IN DETAIL Page 3 2019 Medals of honour for service in Somalia AMISOM recognised 13 police Superintendent of Police officers from Ghana, Kenya (SSP) Francis Ndiema from and Zambia, for contributing Kenya, noted that the year to ongoing efforts to stabilise of service under AMISOM was Somalia. challenging but fulfilling. On 10 December, the individual “We thank our respective police officers (IPOs) police forces for allowing us completed their one year of to serve,” SSP Ndiema noted. service under AMISOM and were due to return to their Inspector Gloria Apreko, from respective countries. Ghana, who mentored and trained Somali police officers The AMISOM Police in Southwest State, said, “To Commissioner, AIGP Augustine be recognised for serving Magnus Kailie, awarded the in AMISOM is professionally officers with medals and rewarding.” certificates at a ceremony in Mogadishu. ASP Silvester Hibajene from Zambia, who was a team Kailie commended the officers responsibilities to Somalia and develop a capable force. leader in Baidoa, was grateful for supporting efforts to security forces ahead of the for the opportunity to serve rebuild a capable Somali Police 2021 deadline. “You came, served, and under AMISOM. Force that will ensure law and assisted AMISOM to fulfil order when AMISOM eventually In line with the transition its mandate and for that, “Receiving a medal to honour exits from Somalia. plan, AMISOM Police we are all grateful for your my service to Somalia, is a officers are training and contributions,” AIG Kailie told moment of history in my life, Presently, AMISOM is mentoring their Somali the officers. my family, and my country, implementing the Somalia Police (SPF) counterparts, Zambia,” ASP Hibajene said. Transition Plan as the mission and also supporting ongoing Speaking on behalf of gradually hands over security stabilisation efforts to build his colleagues, a Senior Page 4 NEWS IN DETAIL AMISOM Police Newsletter 2019 AMISOM hails Uganda police officers for professionalism The Deputy Head of AMISOM, Simon Mulongo met the Director of Peace Support Operations in the Uganda Police Force, AIGP Grace Turyagumanawe, who was on a visit to assess the status of equipment and welfare of personnel. order in the country when AMISOM leaves in 2021. During the meeting at the end of October, Mulongo lauded the professionalism of AMISOM Ugandan Formed Police personnel The Formed Police Unit (FPU) personnel provide operational and Individual Police Officers, who continue to be instrumental support such as VIP escort and protection, while the Individual in the mission’s gains against terrorism. Police Officers (IPOs) train, mentor, and advise the Somali Police officers. “We are satisfied with Uganda Police’s contribution to peacebuilding, especially their contribution to maintain law Uganda is one of AMISOM Police contributing countries. The other and order and enhancing the capabilities of the Somali Police,” countries include Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Zambia. Mulongo told Turyagumanawe. Additionally, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda have deployed FPU contingents while Ghana is set to deploy an FPU contingent. During the visit, Turyagumanawe inspected the condition of the contingent-owned equipment at the Jazeera Forward Operating Turyagumanawe also revealed that plans are underway for Uganda Base outside Mogadishu. to deploy more FPU police personnel. Under the Somalia Transition Plan (STP), AMISOM Police ensure “Preparations are underway to ensure that we deploy a second that the Somali Police Force is adequately capacitated in formed unit as was agreed on recently. We are working on acquiring preparation to assume full responsibility of maintaining law and the necessary equipment,” added Turyagumanawe. AMISOM Police Newsletter NEWS IN DETAIL Page 5 2019 AMISOM Police Commissioner Kailie commences duty During the month of November, the AMISOM Police Commissioner, AIGP Augustine Magnus Kailie arrived to commence work. AIGP Kailie, a seasoned police officer from Sierra Leone, replaced Brig. Gen. Anand Pillay from South Africa, who left in November 2017. With over 30 years of professional experience in the Sierra Leonean Police Force, AIGP Kailie has served in various capacities. Prior to his appointment, he was the Head of the Operations Support Division (OSD), in the armed wing of the Sierra Leone Police Force. He leads the AMISOM police component which has a mandate to train, mentor, and advise the Somali Police Force (SPF) and support stabilisation efforts under the Somalia Transition Plan. AMISOM is implementing the transition plan, under which the mission will gradually hand over security responsibilities to Somali security forces and exit by 2021. The Head of AMISOM, Ambassador Francisco Madeira met with AIGP Kailie and congratulated him on his appointment. “We have to help rebuild the police institution in Somalia and ensure the delivery of quality services to the public,” said Ambassador Madeira.Ambassador Madeira paid tribute to the Sierra Leone Police contingent under AMISOM, for the excellence and professionalism in implementing the AMISOM mandate. AIGP Kailie noted that his appointment was an opportunity to reciprocate the support the international community provided Sierra Leone following the civil war from 1991 to 2002. “I am happy to pay back the support Sierra Leone received from various international organisations following the civil war. Their contributions were significant to our peace process,” he said. AIGP Kailie holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Development. Page 6 NEWS IN DETAIL AMISOM Police Newsletter 2019 Somalia Police Chief meets head of AMISOM to discuss security of upcoming elections With elections drawing near, the Somali