GAROWE (Halbeeg News) – Puntland state in northern Somalia has banned used private armed security guards in the state, saying the security responsibility of the state will be managed its security forces.
In a statement, Puntland security minister, Abdisamad Mohamed Gallan said no politician or entrepreneur will be allowed to used guns mounted on vehicles and heavily armed guards.
“The security of state is the responsibility of the security forces. Maintaining the security is top priority of the administration. Nobody will allowed to have private armed forces and technical vehicles,” the minister said.
The development comes hours after dispute erupted between bodyguards of Somali planning minister, Jamal Hassan and Puntland police.
The confrontation flared up after forces reportedly attempted to bar the minister from accessing Garowe town leaving for Dhahar, but he finally managed to enter the town.
Hassan had returned from Dhahar town which is his constituency. The minister met with traditional elders, politicians and civil society leaders.
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