Water Police Service in Burkina Faso Conducts Monitoring and Enforcement Mission

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The water police service in Burkina Faso's Nazinon region conducted a monitoring and observation mission in the province of Bazega to enforce compliance with water resources management legislation. The mission, which took place on Friday, October 10, 2025, aimed to ensure that pre-packaged water production units and farmers occupying the banks of the Nacombogo dam were adhering to regulations.

The monitoring patrol mission, led by Deputy Public Prosecutor Boureima Sawadogo, involved representatives from the national police, gendarmerie, regional and provincial services responsible for water, environment, and agriculture. The mission visited the Nacombogo dam in the commune of Ipelce and the Ouidi pre-packaged water production unit in the commune of Kombissiri.

Key Takeaways:

  • The water police service in the Nazinon region, led by Moumouni Ilboudo, conducted a monitoring patrol mission to ensure compliance with water regulations by pre-packaged water production units and farmers occupying the banks of the Nacombogo dam.
  • The mission, which included representatives from various law enforcement agencies and services, aimed to enforce compliance with water resources management legislation.
  • Twelve farmers occupying the banks of the Nacombogo dam were arrested and 12 motor pumps, installed on the edge and upstream face of the dam, were seized.
  • Poorly installed motor pumps and gas cylinders for siphoning water were found on the dam's banks, indicating non-compliance with regulations.
  • The water police service sent a summons to the head of the Ouidi pre-packaged water production unit, requiring him to present documentation related to the quality of the water sold at a hearing in Manga, the regional capital.
  • The water police service is coordinated by the Nazinon regional water directorate.

Statistics:

  • 12 farmers out of an unknown total were arrested and charged for violating water regulations.
  • 12 motor pumps and 12 gas cylinders were seized from the Nacombogo dam.
  • 1 pre-packaged water production unit, Ouidi, was summoned to present documentation on the quality of its water production.
  • The water police service conducted a monitoring patrol mission in 2 communes (Ipelce and Kombissiri) in the province of Bazega.

Sources:

  • Burkina Information Agency, October 2025