Moussala: The Minister of the Interior commends the resilience of the security forces in the face of border pressure

During an inspection visit to the strategic border post of Moussala (Saraya department), the Minister of the Interior commended the dedication of the defense and security forces deployed there. Faced with a corridor congested by thousands of vehicles stuck for kilometers, the government is raising the alarm about an emerging health risk and calling for strengthened coordination between state services and local populations.

During a visit to the Moussala border post, located in the commune of Bembou (Saraya department), the Minister of the Interior and Public Security commended the commitment of the defense and security forces deployed along this strategic border. He also called for improved inter-agency coordination and greater public involvement in securing the national territory.

Faced with the intense pressure on the Moussala corridor, the minister wanted to offer his direct support to the officers deployed on the ground. Particularly aware of the demanding working conditions of border personnel, he paid tribute to their daily dedication. "We are aware of the situations they face in general along the various borders and we admire the work they do to secure our country," the minister stated.

A congested corridor and a growing health risk

On the ground, the situation remains worrying. The Moussala corridor is facing a massive influx of trucks and vehicles, forming queues that stretch for dozens of kilometers. Some motorists and transporters are stuck for several days, even weeks, in particularly trying conditions. This situation now goes beyond a purely security issue to pose a public health problem. "You saw the corridor for yourselves: there are thousands of vehicles waiting for dozens of kilometers for dozens of days. It's even becoming a health problem because living conditions there are extremely difficult ," noted the ministerial authority.

Despite these major constraints, the minister praised the determination of the personnel assigned to the border, highlighting their ability to maintain operational vigilance: "Despite this, our agents are holding their heads high ," he affirmed, expressing the State's pride in their resilience.

For synergy between armed forces, authorities and citizens

Beyond the actions of the security forces, the minister stressed the urgent need for better coordination among all the agencies present at the borders. Police, gendarmerie, forestry services, and customs are thus called upon to strengthen their efforts to effectively address cross-border security challenges.

The minister also called for closer cooperation between these forces, territorial authorities, municipal elected officials and local residents: "Security is everyone's business and every citizen has a role to play in securing our country ," he stressed.

During his visit to Moussala, the central authority reaffirmed that this border post remains an essential link in the national territory defense system, requiring continuous and appropriate attention from public authorities.