A total of 136 police officers from Nigeria have been awarded medals to mark the end of their duty tour in Somalia.

A statement by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) indicated that the 136 police officers participated in a medal parade on Tuesday to mark the end of their one year duty term in Somalia.

According to the statement, “The officers were awarded medals at a ceremony presided over by the Deputy Special Police Commissioner of the African Union Mission in Somalia.

“Somali Police Commissioner Gen Mohamed Sheikh Hassan Hamud was also present, with a delegation of Somali officials.”

The statement said that the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) in Somalia, Lydia Wanyoto, appreciated the Nigerian government for supporting the peace process in Somalia.

She also expressed gratitude to the Somali Security Forces present at the ceremony for recognising the Nigerian contribution.

She said “We are here because of Somalia, saying it yourself on behalf of the Somali government, make our work easy, it gives us morale and makes us to work even harder. I want to thank you for the services you have provided, thank you for being here in Somalia, for volunteering to assist the people in Somalia.”