On Friday, November 6, 2026, Cécé Roger Kolié, the newly appointed prosecutor of the Kissidougou First Instance Tribunal (TPI), met with judicial police officers (OPJ) in his jurisdiction. This meeting marked his first encounter with the officers since taking office on October 27, 2026. The gathering, held in the tribunal's courtroom, brought together OPJs from the territorial gendarmerie, central police commissariat, and nature conservation corps.
During the meeting, Kolié and his deputy, Moïse Bangoura, stressed the importance of adhering to the code of procedure and upholding ethics and deontology in their duties. Kolié highlighted that their relationship should be built on transparency and loyalty, emphasizing that he would not tolerate any behavioral failures. He also clarified that a good judicial police officer is not measured by the number of people they arrest or detain, but by the quality of their investigations and their ability to contribute to the truth.
Kolié discussed several sensitive issues, including the management of custodial detentions, rules governing arrests and searches, and the obligation to report. He assured the officers that his approach would be dynamic and focused on collaboration, with a commitment to regular inspections to ensure compliance. The prosecutor also emphasized that citizens' complaints are not subject to payment, stating, "On ne paie pas pour porter plainte" (You don't pay to file a complaint).
The new prosecutor announced that his office would be proactive and present in the field, working alongside the OPJs to prevent unjust accusations of misconduct. He invited the people of Kissidougou to trust the justice system, assuring them that his office is committed to fighting delinquency and would not tolerate any infraction. The OPJs present welcomed Kolié's communication, pledging to redouble their efforts to improve their performance and relationships with the prosecutor's office.
The meeting concluded with an announcement that the prosecutor's office plans to extend this exchange to other key actors in the judicial chain. Before joining the TPI of Kissidougou, Cécé Roger Kolié served in the prosecutor's offices of the TPI of Dixinn and Dubréka. The prosecutor's approach has been described as frank and enriching, with a focus on collaboration and improving the quality of services.
The local population has been invited to have confidence in the justice system, with Kolié assuring them of his office's commitment to transparency and fairness. The prosecutor's dynamic approach is expected to strengthen the relationship between the prosecutor's office and the judicial police officers, ultimately contributing to more effective justice in Kissidougou.
Kolié's installation as the new prosecutor of the Kissidougou TPI marks a new chapter in the region's justice system, with a focus on collaboration, transparency, and adherence to the code of procedure. His approach is expected to have a positive impact on the local community, promoting trust and confidence in the justice system.
Key points
- The new prosecutor, Cécé Roger Kolié, emphasizes transparency and loyalty in his first meeting with judicial police officers in Kissidougou.
- Kolié stresses the importance of adhering to the code of procedure and upholding ethics and deontology in the duties of judicial police officers.
- The prosecutor's office plans to extend its exchange with other key actors in the judicial chain to promote collaboration and improve the quality of services.
