First came the conflagration in Buhoodle and Widhwidh, then the uncovering of a suspected terrorist cell in Buroa, then the arrest of alleged terrorists in Gabiley. If Somalilanders needed any reminding that there are forces hard at work to derail the presidential election and discredit Somaliland’s democratic process, these incidents were obvious reminders. Somaliland’s armed forces are doing a good job in keeping American, Canadian and other assorted terrorists from establishing a base in eastern Somaliland. Moreover, Somaliland’s police and security have done a commendable job in identifying and quickly moving against suspected terrorists in Buroa and Gabiley. But the performance of Somaliland’s security agencies fell short when it came to preventing terrorists from establishing a cell in Buroa and making it all the way to Gabiley.
But even in the midst of trying to find answers for these troubling questions, Somalilanders should not let their guards down. On the contrary, this is exactly the time for Somalilanders to double their efforts to strengthen their country’s security, for as the election date draws nearer and nearer, Somaliland’s enemies are very likely to increase their efforts to do serious damage to the people and the country. Although the responsibility for keeping the country secure belongs primarily to the government, citizens and opposition parties must contribute to these efforts. After all, it was a tip from ordinary citizens in Buroa that made it possible for the security forces to move against the terrorists and save innocent lives.































 

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