Doulougou: In the commune of Doulougou, the official handover ceremony took place, marking the transfer of security control from the District Police Commissioner to the Commander of the Doulougou Territorial Gendarmerie Brigade. This event followed the establishment of a police station in the commune on July 31, 2023.
According to Burkina Information Agency, District Police Commissioner, Police Captain Joseph Kabore, formally transferred command to Chief Warrant Officer Soumala Kouraogo, the Commander of the territorial gendarmerie brigade, signifying the withdrawal of the national police from the area. The ceremony, held in Bazega province within the Nazinon region, included the signing of a handover report and the official transfer of station keys, witnessed by local civil forces.
Sadou Ouoba, the Provincial Director of the National Police (DPPN) of Bazega, explained that this transition is part of a security sector reorganization mandated by national authorities. This reorganization aligns with the law governing internal security, a decree defining territorial competencies of the National Police and National Gendarmerie, and a circular regarding the implementation of the decree.
Ouoba emphasized that the reform aims to enhance the national internal security framework, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen collaboration between the national police and gendarmerie to better serve the public.
Joseph Kabore, the outgoing district police commissioner, expressed gratitude to the authorities and local residents for their cooperation during his tenure since the police station's inauguration. Chief Warrant Officer Soumala Kouraogo, the new commander, commended the community's involvement and sought their continued support in fulfilling his mission.
The ceremony was led by Gueswende Modeste Ouedraogo, President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Doulougou, who acknowledged the contributions of the national police and extended well wishes to the national gendarmerie. The event, attended by notable figures such as the canton chief of Doulougou, Naaba Sanem, began with the raising of the national flag and the playing of the national anthem.