Bougouriba: The Diebougou Municipal Police marked the launch of its 30th anniversary commemorative activities with a popular cross-country race followed by an aerobics session, in the presence of constituted bodies, defense and security forces (FDS), and civil society actors.
According to Burkina Information Agency, starting from the courtyard of the town hall, the group traversed the main thoroughfares of the city, including the central market, the CMA, the cathedral, and the monument of the Idea, before returning to its starting point where aerobic exercises concluded the activity. The event witnessed significant participation, which was warmly welcomed by the director of the Diebougou municipal police, police lieutenant Marcel Nikiema. He expressed satisfaction with the mobilization, noting the involvement of various community members, including elderly participants and local officials.
For civil society actor Issa Zongo, the turnout was a testament to the community's attachment to the municipal police. He highlighted the significance of the 30-year milestone, emphasizing the contributions made towards the development of different communes in Burkina Faso. The commemoration, themed "Municipal Police, thirty (30) years in the service of the people: assessment, challenges and prospects," began on November 28 and will continue until December 13 with public conferences, sporting activities, and awareness sessions.
Lieutenant Marcel Nikiema also reflected on the institution's journey, acknowledging both achievements and challenges over the past three decades. He emphasized the need to focus on these areas to better project future prospects and develop a citizen-driven municipal police force dedicated to combating insecurity and terrorism.
Aime Ouedraogo, president of the special delegation of Diebougou, announced plans to address challenges in staffing, logistics, infrastructure, and retraining of agents. He called for support from the population and partners to meet these challenges. Additionally, the Diebougou municipal police plan to launch a road safety awareness campaign starting Monday, December 8, to address the issue of frequent accidents in the municipality.
The Diebougou Municipal Police was established in 2000 with the commissioning of its first class, marking 30 years of service to the community.