The Director of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID), Col. Muhudin Ahmed Osman, received the head of Banadir University, Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Hassan, along with members of the university’s administration at his office. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen cooperation and collaboration between CID and educational institutions. During the meeting, important issues related to enhancing the knowledge and skills of officers within the Criminal Investigation Directorate were discussed. The Director praised Banadir University’s role in education and in raising public awareness, emphasizing the importance of continuous consultation in order to achieve a well-educated and secure society. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Hassan expressed his gratitude to the director for the warm reception and his consistent support for matters related to education and justice. The Criminal Investigation Directorate remains committed to enhancing cooperation with all sectors of society to ensure lasting peace and security.

A meeting focused on strengthening investigative work and the country’s security situation was held at the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID). Deputy Police Commissioner Brigadier General Osman Abdullahi Mohamed, accompanied by the Director of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID), Colonel Muhudin Ahmed Osman, met today with investigators and the staff of the Forensic Science Laboratory within the CID. The meeting emphasized enhancing case investigations, preserving evidence, and preparing to contribute effectively in the fight against the extremist groups responsible for shedding the blood of Somali civilians. The Deputy Commissioner urged the officers to double their efforts in investigative work and to be fully prepared for operations aimed at eradicating the extremist elements.

The Director of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID), Col. Muhudin Ahmed Osman, accompanied by the Legal Advisor to the Minister of Justice of the Federal Government of Somalia, Yassin Bashir Ali, held a productive meeting with the Consul of the Turkish Embassy in Somalia, Colonel Tansu. During the meeting, discussions focused on sending forensic DNA testing samples to Turkey, with the expectation of receiving the results within a short period. This process is crucial for decision-making in court cases. Efforts to send the DNA samples have been ongoing for some time, and they are now reaching their final stages. The sending of DNA samples will be a regular procedure until the necessary equipment for forensic DNA testing is fully established in CID. Currently, efforts are underway to complete the setup of the Forensic Lab, which will be instrumental in the analysis of DNA samples for legal purposes.

The meeting, held at the Criminal Investigation Directorate, focused on accelerating and strengthening cooperation in cases related to combating human trafficking and illegal immigration, with a particular emphasis on the increase in such cases over the past two months. The Director of the Criminal Investigation Directorate listened to reports from both departments regarding the suspects involved in these cases, who will soon be presented to the courts for justice. The Director of the Directorate urged the strengthening of cooperation between the two departments and stressed the importance of ensuring that those involved in the trafficking of Somali migrants face justice, emphasizing the need to combat the illegal trade and exploitation of Somali citizens.