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Liibaan Axmed Xasan meets Galmudug security officials

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New Galmudug President Liibaan Axmed Xasan brought security officials together in Dhuusamareeb to review the situation in the Somali state. Discussions focused on cooperation between federal and regional authorities and operations against terrorist groups, according to Shabellemedia.

Galmudug President Liibaan Axmed Xasan brought together federal and regional security officials to review the situation in the Somali state, according to Shabellemedia. Galmudug police chief Colonel Khaliif Cabdulle Maalin, state vice-president Cabdiweli Ibraahim Garyare and Somali police deputy chief Brigadier General Cismaan Cabdullaahi Kaniif attended the meeting.

Discussions focused on cooperation between security services, strengthening public protection and stepping up operations against Islamist armed groups. Liibaan Axmed Xasan asked officials for reports on the security situation and efforts under way in different areas of Galmudug.

The meeting comes two days after Liibaan Axmed Xasan was elected president of Galmudug, on 22 October 2026.

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