The national police service command has announced new changes in the leading officers of the force after a spate of bomb attacks and insecurity in Mogadishu and some parts of the country.
Somali police chief Gen Mohamed Sheikh Hassan Hamud, told reporters in Mogadishu that there are undergoing process to new measures he hopes will address public concerns about the security.
Mr Hamud has urged the citizens to assist police in the efforts to restore peace and stability. The chief said he will make police shake-up to deal with the insecurity.
“We want the support of the public in preventing the increasing Al shabaab attacks in Somalia,” said Somali police boss.
The commander’s comments come as Al shabaab staged massive attacks in Mogadishu and Baidoa in the past few days, killing dozens of people, including soldiers and high-ranking officials.