Addis Ababa, December 25, 2022 (FBC) – Police are discharging their responsibility of safeguarding the security of the public and federal institutions in areas of the Tigray region under the control of the government, Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael said.

He added that the Federal Police is effectively carrying out its responsibility of combating cross-border crimes in the region.

Speaking to ENA on regional and national policing activities, Commissioner General Demelsah said the comprehensive reform has enabled the federal police to remain intact to carry out its responsibility.

Police has been properly rendering its services in areas of the Tigray region under the control of the government by deploying large and integrated police forces, he indicated.

Following the peace agreement, he said, police has played a key role to make humanitarian assistance, medicines and other essential social services accessible and ensure peace and stability of the people. Police has also been safeguarding the federal institutions and infrastructures in the region, he added.

Moreover, police is undertaking effective works by enabling the society to get social services, keeping market places safe, and supporting institutions that have started providing services including banks to carry out their tasks properly.

He cited the annual anniversary of Axum Tsion Mariam that was peacefully celebrated on the 30^th of November in Axum town noting the role of police for peacefulness of the festival.

The Commissioner stated that apart from the recognition given by the society for the services it rendered in the region, Federal Police is receiving great appreciation and thanks from international organizations.