The High Commissioner of Tuy province, Issiaka Segda, called on the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) as well as the civilian populations of his territorial jurisdiction to cohesion, collaboration and resilience."My goal is that we can strengthen our brotherhood, our collaboration and our cohesion, because, whatever people say, everyone is a Volunteer for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP)," declared Issiaka Segda.The High Commissioner of Tuy province addressed the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) as well as the civilian populations mobilized this Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Houndé, during a popular cross-country race initiated by the provincial authority. According to Issiaka Segda, this sporting activity aims to consolidate social cohesion between the FDS and to strengthen collaboration with the population.He called on law enforcement officers and civilians to be disciplined, patriotic and resilient, because the enemy, who continues to cause harm, must not affect our morale.The provincial aut hority welcomed the mobilization of the FDS, which, according to him, shows the reaction capacity of the fighting forces and gives assurance to the population.He argued that this activity, the first of its kind, will be continued to consolidate social cohesion.Starting from the High Commission, this popular cross-country race, which brought together FDS, heads of decentralized services, CSO leaders, youth and women's representatives, ended with a fitness sessionSource: Burkina Information Agency