Bobo-dioulasso: Municipal police inspector Seydou Coulibaly was officially installed as the first Director General of the Municipal Police on Friday, August 8, 2025. This appointment marks a significant development in the organization and enhancement of the local security system.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the installation ceremony followed Coulibaly's appointment on August 1st by the president of the municipality's special delegation. This event is a key component of the municipality's new administrative organization chart, which aims to bolster local governance and urban security.

During his speech, Director General Seydou Coulibaly emphasized the need for prompt action in operationalizing ancillary structures. He stated, "Now that the General Directorate is in place, we will immediately proceed with the installation of the various departments that will be attached to it, because everything is urgent and we must move quickly to avoid administrative burdens."

The ceremony was attended by municipal authorities, security forces, and several guests, underscoring the importance of this new phase in municipal security management.