Burkina faso: The Ouagadougou Mobile Gendarmerie Group (GMO), Based In Paspanga, Organized The "72 Hours Of Moblo" From February 10 To 12, 2026. Held Under The Patronage Of The Deputy Chief Of Staff Of The Gendarmerie, Colonel Issa Yaguibou, And Focused On Social Cohesion Among Combat Units Facing Security Challenges, This Event Was Marked By The Presentation Of Certificates Of Recognition To 20 Recipients, Including Four Squadron Leaders And 16 Other Members Of The GMO.
According To Burkina Information Agency, During These 72 Hours, Participants Took Part In Presentations Led By Experts On A Variety Of Relevant Topics, Including Stress Management, Operational Intelligence And Artificial Intelligence, Among Others. The Term "Moblo" Refers To All Personnel Working Within The GMO. Through These 72 Hours Dedicated To The Moblos, The Ouagadougou Mobile Gendarmerie Group Reaffirms Its Commitment To Remaining Close To Citizens, To Acting Professionally While Respecting Rights, And To Constantly Adapting Its Capabilities To The Evolving Security Context.
The Commander Of The GMO, Squadron Leader Ahmed Issiaka Drabo, Stated That The Objective Of These Activities Is To Create A Friendly Atmosphere Within The Group, But Also With Friendly Forces. He Emphasized The Necessity Of Taking Breaks From Time To Time In Order To Recharge And Relaunch Missions With Greater Efficiency To Achieve The Set Objectives.
The Medical Commander And Sponsor Of The 72 Hours Of Moblo 2026, Ouedraogo Modeste, Highlighted The Importance Of Addressing Stress During This Period Marked By The Terrorist Crisis. He Noted That Stress-Related Disorders Are The Leading Cause Of Illness Among Troops In Conflict Situations. Understanding Stress, He Believes, Leads To Better Behavior And Strengthens Cohesion, Ensuring The Successful Execution Of Missions. He Himself Delivered A Presentation On Stress Management As Part Of A Capacity-Building Program.
Colonel Issa Yaguibou, The Deputy Chief Of Staff Of The Gendarmerie, Congratulated All The Winners On Their Distinction And Urged Them To Maintain Their Focus In Their Work. He Also Encouraged Those Who Were Not Recognized To Persevere In Commitment And Discipline For Future Recognition.
Sinare Farida, One Of The Award Winners, Expressed Her Joy And Emphasized That The Seminar Was Not Just A Series Of Presentations But Also A Time For Sharing Experiences, Raising Awareness, And Strengthening Their Commitment. She Expressed Gratitude To The Hierarchy For Their Vision, Guidance, And Resources Made Available For The Success Of These Activities, Noting That The Most Important Part Begins The Very Next Day When They Must Put Their Newly Acquired Knowledge Into Practice.