A federal government delegation led by army chief general odowa yussuf rage and National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director abdullahi mohamed ali (sanbaloshe) has reached an agreement with leaders of the Hawadle clan to transfer control of Beledwayne’s security to federal forces.
During a meeting on Tuesday afternoon with traditional elders,intellectuals,youth and women from the Hawadle clan,the delegation emphasized the need for federak oversight to restore stability and enhance governance in the town wich has long faced security challenges.
Sanbaloshe appealed directly to the clan,urging them to entrust the government with the town’s safety, “people question my ability to secure beledwayne,asking how i can protect the nation if this city remains unstable.We cannot accept militias carrying weapons in the city or roadblocks impeding progress.It is time to entrust security to federal forces”.
Minister of petroleum and minerals dahur shire Mohamed emphasized, “Beledwayne’s currebt situation is untenable.Government centers must be clared,and armed groups consolidated to pave the way for lasting peace and improved services.Securitu must precede political resolution.”
General odawa yussuf rage,Commander of the Somali National Army,reminded the Hawadle community of their historical role in resisting al shaban militant group. “You are known for your resilience and sacrifices for this nation.This struggle must now translate into a unified effort to stabilize beledwayne.Prolonged insecuritu only hinders progress”.
In resoonse,the hawadle clan leaders agreed to transfer security responsibility to the federal government while calling for ongoing discussions to addres broader concerns.
The decision comes amid ongoing disputes among local securitu forces,forces royal to the Hirshabelle and hiiraan state administrations and other clan factions vying for control of the town.Thes rivalries have contributed to insecuritu,including looting and the proliferation of illegal checkpoints.
The federal government advocates ending such instability in its broader strategy to establish nationwide security and governance.However the initiative’s success will depend on sustained collaboration with local communities and leaders.
Source:hiiraan online