The newly appointed prosecutor of the Republic at the Kissidougou first-instance court, Cécé Roger Kolié, has met with judicial police officers in his jurisdiction to discuss their roles and responsibilities. The meeting, which took place on November 6, 2026, focused on the code of penal procedure and best practices for the officers. Kolié emphasized the need for transparency and loyalty in the relationships between his office and the judicial police officers. He was accompanied by his deputy, Moïse Bangoura.
During the meeting, Kolié highlighted the principles that should guide the interactions between his office and the judicial police officers. He stressed that his approach would be based on transparency and loyalty, and that he would not tolerate any behavioral failures. The prosecutor emphasized 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, the regularity of their acts, and their ability to contribute to the truth.
Kolié also discussed several issues related to detention, arrests, and searches, as well as the obligation to report. He informed the officers that complaints filed by citizens are not subject to payment, stating that "one does not pay to file a complaint." The prosecutor emphasized that his office will be actively involved in monitoring the work of the judicial police officers to ensure that they act with impartiality, probity, and integrity.
The prosecutor announced that his office will conduct regular inspections of the judicial police officers' premises and will be present on the ground to coordinate their actions and prevent any potential abuses. He invited the population of Kissidougou to have confidence in the justice system, assuring them that his office is committed to fighting delinquency in the area.
The judicial police officers who attended the meeting welcomed the initiative and pledged to redouble their efforts to improve their performance. Kolié's approach has been seen as a positive step towards strengthening the relationship between the prosecution and the judicial police officers in Kissidougou.
The meeting took place in the courtroom of the Kissidougou first-instance court, and was attended by the prosecutor, his deputy, and several judicial police officers. The discussion was seen as an opportunity for the prosecutor to clarify his expectations and for the officers to ask questions and seek guidance.
The new prosecutor's emphasis on impartiality and integrity is seen as a significant development in the efforts to improve the justice system in Kissidougou. His approach is expected to have a positive impact on the relationship between the prosecution and the judicial police officers, and ultimately on the delivery of justice in the area.
Key points
- The prosecutor emphasized the importance of impartiality, probity, and integrity in the work of judicial police officers.
- The prosecutor's office will conduct regular inspections of judicial police officers' premises to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Complaints filed by citizens are not subject to payment.
