Somali Police Rollout Security Plan for Banadir Elections

Somalia, 22 December, 2025 The Somali Police Force has unveiled its security plan to ensure the safety of the Banadir region  local council elections  on 25 December. The plan is primarily based on restricting general movement across the city during polling day.

The decision to impose movement restrictions followed an emergency meeting chaired by Somali Police Force Commissioner, Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi, which was  attended by senior officers from all police commands, units, and specialized departments. The meeting reviewed the security situation, potential threats, and measures aimed at preventing any disruption to the electoral process.

The security plan focuses on several key areas, including controlling the movement of vehicles and civilians, tightening security at polling stations, and ensuring the safety of election staff and voters. The Police Commissionerinstructed officers to be fully prepared for election day and to prioritize facilitating the public so they can cast their votes in a calm and secure environment.