ATMIS police officers sharpen skills on explosive hazard movements in Somalia

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said Monday its police officers have successfully wrapped up an explosive hazard and awareness training course in Baidoa, southwest Somalia, to ensure the safety and security of the people.

The ATMIS said the training featured practical demonstrations on convoy movement planning, countering complex attacks and improvised explosive device (IED) awareness. “The program is aimed to provide the officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively deal with IEDs in ATMIS’ areas of responsibility,” the AU mission said in a statement issued in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.