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Youssouf Koné reminds Malian police directors of instructions

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Mali’s director-general of National Police, Youssouf Koné, held a video conference with regional directors to review the security situation and reiterate instructions on vigilance, discipline and professionalism. The officials pledged to implement the directives in their jurisdictions, according to the police directorate-general.

Youssouf Koné, police controller-general and director-general of Mali’s National Police, reminded the regional directors of the instructions on vigilance, discipline and compliance with directives during a video conference devoted to the security situation, according to Bamada.net.

The meeting was held with the directors of the central services, online staff services and attached services. Youssouf Koné asked the officials to ensure professionalism in carrying out the duties assigned to police officers, Bamada.net reports.

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