The Police republicaine in Benin now has renovated facilities to enhance its anti-terrorism investigation capabilities. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the Minister of Interior and Public Security, Djibril Mama Cissé, and the US Chargé d'affaires in Benin, officially opened the renovated premises of the Cellule d'investigation antiterroriste. This ceremony also included the handover of various equipment for investigative activities, particularly in the field of scientific and technical police work.
The US cooperation provided significant material support to this structure. The renovated premises are equipped with new computers, investigative materials, tools, and technologies dedicated to crime scene processing. Office furniture and large-format screens for crime scene analysis were also handed over to the relevant services. These equipment are expected to enable anti-terrorism investigators and intelligence analysts to work more effectively.
The support provided by the US includes both infrastructure and technical means necessary for investigations. During the ceremony, the US Chargé d'affaires in Benin emphasized the importance of this collaboration between the two countries. He stated that the renovation of the premises and the provision of equipment reflect the common commitment of Benin and the US to stability and population protection.
The US Chargé d'affaires also reaffirmed his country's willingness to work alongside Benin in addressing challenges related to crime, terrorism, and new threats. Minister Djibril Mama Cissé, on the other hand, viewed this support as a concrete manifestation of the two countries' willingness to strengthen Benin's capabilities in security and justice.
This support is part of an international program for assistance in criminal investigation training and is a continuation of the cooperation between Benin and the US. According to Minister Cissé, the renovation of the premises and the provision of new equipment respond to the need to provide the agents of the Police republicaine with a work environment adapted to their missions.
Minister Cissé highlighted the importance of having conditions that promote the effectiveness, discretion, and professionalism of investigators. He praised the US contribution to the strengthening of the Police republicaine's capabilities, considering it as support for the protection of citizens and the consolidation of the rule of law.
The renovated facilities and equipment are expected to significantly enhance the capabilities of Benin's anti-terrorism investigators. The cooperation between Benin and the US in the field of security is a significant step towards addressing the growing threats of crime and terrorism in the region.
Key points
- The US provided significant material support for the renovation of the Cellule d'investigation antiterroriste in Benin.
- The renovated premises and equipment aim to enhance the capabilities of Benin's anti-terrorism investigators.
- The cooperation between Benin and the US reflects their common commitment to stability and population protection.
