Mogadishu, (Hornpost) The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has handed over the duties of the new Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) to His Excellency Mahad Mohamed Salad and the former Director, His Excellency Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe.
The handover ceremony, which was held at the National Intelligence and Security Center, was attended by the Minister of Internal Security, His Excellency Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, the Commander-in-Chief of the Somali Police, General Asad Abdullahi Osman, and officials from security agencies.
The President, who commended the Former Director of the Agency for his role in improving security and fighting terrorism, indicated the Government’s commitment to further strengthening security and preventing the threat posed by the Khawarij to the lives and livelihoods of Somali citizens.
President Hassan Sheikh has urged the new Director of NISA, Mr. Mahad Mohamed Salad, to continue counter-terrorism operations, strengthen cooperation between the Agency and other security branches, and enhance relations between NISA and the Somali people, in order to prevent terrorist plots.
Hornpost staff reporter
