Bogandé:Gnagna The youth of Ouadangou in the province of Gnagna have successfully mobilized food and financial resources amounting to 1,194,750 FCFA for the benefit of the 19th Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR 19) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP). This support was officially handed over during a ceremony held on Saturday at the Bogandé town hall, attended by local administrative and military leaders.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the donation included 80 bags of rice (25kg each), four bags of salt, four cartons of oil, and a monetary gift of 100,000 FCFA. Additionally, the "France Must Leave" movement contributed 200,000 FCFA, and Real Madrid supporters provided four bags of rice, a container of oil, and 20 packets of water.

The commander of BIR 19, Captain Sami Séverin Poda, expressed his gratitude for these gestures, highlighting the community's unwavering support for the fighting forces. He thanked all donors and reassured them of the battalion's dedication to national defense.

Taugolo Paré, the prefect and president of the Bogandé special delegation, commended the civic mobilization, urging continued support for the military. He emphasized the importance of backing those who defend the nation.

Lankoandé André, the youth leader of Ouadangou, noted that the initiative aligns with President Ibrahim Traoré's call for popular support of the defense forces. The resources were collected through voluntary contributions from both local and diaspora communities via a WhatsApp group named "Namoundeni." He pledged that further mobilizations would occur in the future.

This effort underscores the commitment of Ouadangou's residents to national defense and community solidarity.