For over a week, the presence of specialized units of the National Police has become increasingly scarce in the Mariani area, controlled by armed groups. "National Route 2 is now controlled by armed men who decide when to let vehicles pass or not. There is practically no police presence," denounced the interim executive agent of Gressier.
"I see no hope for the recovery of Mariani. I don't see any efforts. Now, the bandits have gained more territories. On Wednesday, December 28, they were moving around in Merger