Sixteen police officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Sunday awarded medals for distinguished service in Somalia. The Individual Police Officers (IPOs) from Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia were feted after successfully completing their one-year tour of duty during which they trained, mentored and advised their Somali police counterparts.
"We want to appreciate your efforts, your sacrifice, and your dedication during your one-year tour of duty in Somalia," AMISOM Police Coordinator for Operations, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Ali Gwambal, said during a medal award ceremony held in Mogadishu.
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