Cassou:The National Gendarmerie officially assumed command from the National Police in the commune of Cassou during a handover ceremony presided over by Bibiane Kayalma, the president of the special delegation. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this transition is part of implementing decree no. 2024-1102, dated July 31, 2024, which defines the territorial jurisdiction areas between the two security forces.

The handover ceremony featured the raising of the flag and speeches from various traditional, administrative, and security authorities. Outgoing district commissioner, Lieutenant Éric Ilboudo, expressed gratitude to the authorities and local population for their cooperation during his tenure and urged continued support for the security forces.

Emmanuel Ouattara, the provincial director of the National Police of Ziro, welcomed the National Gendarmerie and wished its new leaders success. PDS Bibiane Kayalma reaffirmed the special delegation's commitment to supporting the new team in fulfilling its mission.

Captain Kader Nama, commander of the National Gendarmerie for the provinces of Ziro and Sissili, highlighted the continuity of the mission despite the change in uniform and called for the population's full cooperation with the gendarmes to ensure safety.

This handover marks a significant step in the territorial organization of security forces in Cassou, with a major focus on strengthening collaboration between defense and security forces, local authorities, and the population.