National Police: Interior Minister Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé on a familiarization tour

The new Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé, paid a familiarization and working visit to the General Directorate of the National Police (DGPN) on June 11, 2026. This visit marks the beginning of a series of meetings with the various departments within the ministry responsible for the security of people and property.

The first stage of this day took place in the operations room (OPS) of the DGPN, in the presence of the Inspector General of Police Mame Seydou Ndour, Director General of the National Police, surrounded by his main collaborators.

Following the Director General's welcoming remarks, a comprehensive presentation of the National Police Directorate (DGPN) was given to the Minister. Afterward, Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé reaffirmed his unwavering support for the command and all personnel. He took the opportunity to reiterate the core mission of the police: to serve and protect Senegalese citizens, while demanding absolute availability and a strong sense of public service from the force.

The delegation then visited the National Police Information and Command Center (CICPN) before proceeding to the Directorate of Public Security (DSP). There, Divisional Commissioner Ndiarra Sène, Director of Public Security, gave a presentation on the security network across the country. A visit to the DSP's Information and Command Center (SIC) concluded this first part of the visit.

The second stop was the Directorate of Judicial Police (DPJ), where the minister was greeted by an honor guard from a detachment of the Mobile Intervention Group (GMI). Following a productive meeting with the director, Divisional Police Commissioner Mamadou Lamine Niang, and his staff, the delegation was given a guided tour of the logistical and technical facilities.

Subsequently, the minister and his delegation proceeded to the National Police Training Directorate (DFPN). After receiving military honors, Mr. Cissé was welcomed by the director, Divisional Commissioner Sanou Diouf, who delivered a welcoming address before outlining the strategic directions of her directorate.

Following this presentation, the delegation visited in turn the crime scene simulation room, the DNA laboratory of the Technical and Scientific Police (PTS) as well as the National Video Surveillance Center (CNVS).

Finally, for the last leg of the tour, the delegation visited the central police station in Dakar, which was marked for the occasion by a significant reception. The head of the station, Divisional Commissioner Mamadou Tendeng, after his welcoming remarks and a general presentation of his district, answered questions from the minister and his entourage about the operational realities of the capital, according to Commissioner Mamadou Diouf, head of the National Police's Communication and Public Relations Division.

The traditional family photo brought to a close this fruitful working visit by the new Minister of the Interior and Public Security, which was focused on strengthening operational efficiency.