Wajir South Member of Parliament Mohamed Adow has commissioned a new police station in Biyamadoow, making it the eighth such facility opened in the constituency in under three years.
Speaking during the official opening ceremony, Adow underscored the importance of improving security infrastructure in the region, particularly along the expansive and porous border that the constituency shares with Somalia.
“This is the eighth police station we have established within two and a half years. Our goal is to enhance security in these border areas, which have long been exposed to threats due to their proximity to insecure regions,” Adow said.
The legislator emphasised the need to support security personnel by providing modern housing and adequate social amenities, noting that officers currently operate under challenging conditions.
“It is our responsibility to support our security personnel by giving them decent housing. Many of them are still living in tents or iron-sheet structures that become unbearably hot during the day,” he added.
Residents of Biyamadoow and the wider Wajir South region welcomed the move, hailing it as a significant step towards improving security and better working conditions for law enforcement officers.
“We sincerely thank our MP for prioritising the welfare of our police officers. The establishment of these new stations has helped decongest existing camps and enhanced both operational efficiency and staff morale,” said a local elder who attended the event.
The construction of police stations in remote and border regions is part of broader efforts to curb cross-border crime, enable timely response to incidents, and promote long-term peace and stability.
By strengthening security infrastructure, the Wajir South legislator hopes to instill confidence among residents and support government efforts to safeguard vulnerable communities.
By Hamdi Buthul
