Friday October 3, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Commander of the Banadir Regional
Police, Mahdi Omar Mumin, has issued a stern warning to security officers
against handing over their weapons to civilians, particularly youths who film
and circulate videos on social media.
Mahdi emphasized that any officer found engaging in such
behavior will be prosecuted and face legal consequences, stressing that the act
poses a serious risk to public safety.
“The police clearly warn all officers not to hand over their
weapons to the public. Likewise, civilians are prohibited from obtaining or
playing with weapons. Videos that threaten public security will not be
tolerated, and anyone involved will face strict legal action,” Mahdi said.
The warning followed the arrest of a police officer who
allegedly gave his weapon to youths at Mogadishu Football Stadium, where they
filmed and shared videos online. A civilian was also detained in connection
with the incident.
The warning comes amid a wider crackdown by security
agencies in the capital, who have arrested several youths this week for
engaging in activities deemed dangerous to public safety at Mogadishu Stadium.
The operations began last Friday during an ongoing football tournament between
districts in the Banadir region.