HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyaoui
Within the framework of efforts to enhance security and protect citizens' property, and by instructions from the governor of Boulmane province, the Admerane area of the territorial community of Kikou witnessed, on Wednesday, May 13th, a joint field campaign to review the various measures and procedures taken to address the phenomenon of livestock theft that the area experiences during the Eid al-Adha period each year.
Participating in this operation were the head of the Boulmane district, along with the local authorities of the Kikou leadership, the commander of the Royal Gendarmerie center in Kikou, the commander of the Territorial Guard of the Auxiliary Forces, in addition to the authorities' agents, within the framework of security and field coordination aimed at enhancing vigilance and proactive intervention to combat various forms of crime related to livestock theft. This included organizing awareness campaigns for livestock farmers and citizens, with the presence of various interveners, in order to educate the population about the importance of immediately reporting any theft or attempted theft, while emphasizing the need to cooperate with the security services and local authorities to facilitate rapid intervention and protect property. It was also emphasized to intensify joint security patrols in areas with a significant presence of livestock herds, especially in rural and mountainous areas, with the aim of enhancing the sense of security and reducing any suspicious movements that may target livestock farmers during this period, which witnesses an increase in demand for livestock. These measures come within the context of the proactive approach adopted by the regional authorities and security agencies in Boulmane province, in order to ensure the maintenance of security and tranquility in various territorial communities, and to protect citizens and their property, especially with the approach of Eid al-Adha and the accompanying important economic and commercial activity related to the breeding and marketing of livestock. These initiatives were well-received by a number of livestock farmers and residents of the area, who praised the efforts made by the various intervening services, stressing the importance of continued security coordination and field presence to protect animal wealth and address all criminal practices.
