Police deploy 140 officers to Somalia

The Federal Government and the African Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the contribution of one Formed Police Unit (FPU) of 140 police officers and other resources to the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom).
Director of Peacekeeping of the Nigerian Police Force, DCP Kayode Aderanti, said the MOU was signed on behalf of the AU by Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, the AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, while the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the AU, Bulus Paul Zom Lolo, signed on behalf of the Federal Government.
Under the AMISOM Strategic Concept, which was approved by the AU Peace and Security Council of the African Union at its 302nd meeting held in Addis Ababa on December 2, 2011, and subsequently endorsed by the UN Security Council in its Resolution 2036 adopted on February 22, 2012, the AU is authorised to deploy two FPUs to AMISOM with the mandate to provide security and operational support to the Somali Police Force.
Since its deployment to Mogadishu, the Nigerian FPU has performed its tasks with unparalleled distinction, professionalism and dedication to duty. Through its joint patrols and operations with the Somali Police Force, the Nigerian FPU continues to make tremendous difference in assuring and reducing the fear of armed violent crime within the communities in Mogadishu, as well as inspiring confidence in the Somali Police Force to perform its duties effectively.
Tribune