A brutal killing inside a Somaliland police station exposes a deeper rot in law enforcement. Is this a one-off incident or a sign of systemic failure?
Mohamed Mooge Police Station in Hargeisa became a crime scene when a Somaliland officer fatally stabbed his commander, Cabdi Cali Nuur, in a shocking act of internal violence. A rare officer-on-officer killing—inside the very institution meant to uphold law and order.
No official motive yet, but the bigger question looms: who’s really at fault? A rogue officer snapping under pressure? A security force with zero discipline? Or Somaliland’s leadership, watching as cracks in law enforcement turn into full-blown collapse?
This isn’t just one tragedy—it’s a warning. If cops are turning on each other inside police stations, who protects the people? Trust in Somaliland’s security is shattered, and the government’s silence is deafening. The brass will blame “isolated incidents,” but the truth is clear—this force is out of control.
Discipline has eroded. Mental health checks? Nonexistent. Oversight? A joke. The top command hands out ranks, but can’t even guarantee that their own officers won’t kill each other. If police stations aren’t safe, what does that mean for Somaliland’s streets?
The suspect was caught. But is that enough? A police force that can’t police itself is a ticking time bomb. The brass must answer for this failure—fix it or face total collapse. The public is demanding accountability.
