Somalia: Somali Army Commander, Turkey-Trained Troops Welcomed in Mogadishu

What the report says

Somalia’s military has welcomed the commander of the 21st Gorgor Commando Brigade and a group of soldiers who recently completed advanced training in Turkey, according to a report from Shabelle, distributed by AllAfrica. The reception took place in Mogadishu and was organized by the leadership of the First Gorgor Commando Division, with military officers and troops attending.

Colonel Saahid Jama Farah, who commands the First Gorgor Commando Division, greeted the returning soldiers and encouraged them to apply their training to national service. The ceremony also included commanders from the 17th and 19th Gorgor Commando Brigades, showing that the event involved several units within Somalia’s specialized Gorgor forces.

Colonel Mohamed Ahmed, also known as Korneyl Lacag, leads the 21st Brigade and thanked the officers and troops for the welcome. He said the returning personnel should use the skills they gained in Turkey to support Somalia and its people while remaining disciplined and carrying out their duties. The Gorgor commandos are among Somalia’s elite military units and are often associated with security operations as the country continues efforts to strengthen its armed forces.

The report did not give the size of the contingent or further details about the training program, but the event highlights Somalia’s ongoing military cooperation with Turkey and the emphasis on professionalizing national security forces.