OUAGADOUGOU — The Ministry of Security in Burkina Faso has initiated an advanced training program aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the country’s security forces to tackle increasing urban crime rates more effectively. The program, launched on Saturday at Camp Paspanga, focuses on equipping officers with sophisticated investigative techniques and the latest in criminal intelligence analysis.

According to Burkina Informational Agency, a key facilitator of the seminar, the training is crucial to address the complexity of crime in urban settings, where incidents of extreme violence are on the rise. The seminar, held in the Norbert Zongo hall of Paspanga camp, targets Judicial Police Officers (OPJ) of the National Police and National Gendarmerie, emphasizing the development of operational intelligence and specialized investigation methods.

Lieutenant-Colonel Issa Yaguibou highlighted that while the current results of the security forces are promising, there is a pressing need for ongoing enhancement of skills to combat evolving criminal threats, including terrorism. The seminar promises to update and significantly improve the investigative capabilities of judicial police officers, enabling them to conduct more effective operations.

The initiative is part of a broader strategy to provide sustainable solutions to the escalating security challenges in Burkina Faso. Through this training, authorities aim to fortify the nation’s defense against crime by fostering a more skilled and responsive police force.