Tiankoura:The Tiankoura Territorial Gendarmerie Brigade was officially inaugurated, taking over responsibilities from the district police station which had been operational since 1983. The inauguration ceremony, led by the prefect and president of the special delegation of the commune, Damou Bazi, marks a significant transformation in the local security framework.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this transition follows Decree No. 2024-4102, which outlines the territorial jurisdictions for the National Police and the National Gendarmerie. After 43 years of service, the district police station hands over its duties to the Gendarmerie. During the ceremony, Damou Bazi expressed appreciation for the National Police's dedication to safeguarding lives and property. The event, held at the town hall's reception hall, was aimed at introducing the new security personnel to the community and garnering support for this transition.

PDS Damou Bazi urged the community to cooperate equally with the Gendarmerie as they did with the police. He emphasized the importance of collective effort, stating, "We must work hand in hand to support them in carrying out their mission," given the large area covering 38 villages in the commune.

Chief Warrant Officer Yambila Guy Judicaël Delma, the new brigade commander, applauded the National Police's past efforts and called for continued community support. He stated, "We ask the population for their full cooperation and support in order to succeed in the mission assigned to us."

The ceremony's attendance reflected the public's interest in the new security setup. Retired agricultural technician Bêbê Igat Doli interpreted the turnout as a sign of acceptance and hoped for continued collaboration with the Gendarmerie. Likewise, Fatima Poda, the departmental coordinator for women in Tiankoura, assured the Gendarmerie of the women's commitment to supporting their mission.

Lieutenant Si Palm, commander of the Dibougou gendarmerie company, and Chief Commissioner Rayangnewend Kabr, provincial director of the National Police in Bougouriba, were also in attendance. Lieutenant Palm assured citizens that the Gendarmerie would maintain services such as document legalization and issuance of the Burkinab National Identity Cards.

The event concluded with a tour of the new Tiankoura Territorial Gendarmerie Brigade's premises by officials.