Ouahigouya: The Regional Directorate of the National Police of the North (DRPN/North) organized an awareness meeting on Wednesday, June 11, aimed at professionals in the hotel, restaurant, gas station, and drinking establishment sectors to establish a citizen vigilance chain to combat insecurity, as reported by the AIB.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the conference was themed “Role of certain professionals in the fight against insecurity: the case of hotel, liquor store and gas station managers.” Sory Ouattara, the provincial director of the Yatenga national police, emphasized the importance of raising awareness among these professionals to enhance their contribution towards addressing the prevailing security crisis.
Expressing gratitude on behalf of his superiors, Ouattara acknowledged the participants’ mobilization, which reflects their willingness to assist the police in ensuring safety. He expressed hope that a citizen vigilance chain would be established in Ouahigouya to further this cause.
The conference saw active participation, with Police Commissioner Paul Niki¨ma delivering a presentation focused on regulatory texts governing various sectors, the role of stakeholders in security co-production, and guidelines for their contributions. Niki¨ma stressed that overcoming insecurity requires community involvement rather than relying solely on police and intelligence services.
Daniel Mon©, representing the involved professionals, confirmed their understanding of the issues discussed and their commitment to promoting peace and security. This initiative aims to facilitate economic development in the city of Naaba Kango by enabling professionals to better perform their activities in a secure environment.