Their story goes back almost 90 years when a Hajjana border patrol was established during the reign of King Abdul Aziz in 1933. Patrols were led by camel riders, so a military sector was formed at that time known as Hajjana. Now, nine decades later, the Camel Club has established the Royal Hajjana to commemorate the group’s distinguished cultural heritage. The Coast Guard’s budget also included allocations for Hajjana officers, known as the Hajjana patrol commanders, whose role was part of the Frontier Corps. However, the memory of the Hajjana remains fresh in the minds of the Kingdom’s border guards.

Source: Ethiopian News October 29, 2020 21:45 UTC