In recent months, the actions of armed groups have had the municipality of Jamundi. This is indicated by recent attacks such as the explosive that was detonated inside a vehicle, on the afternoon of Friday, June 7, in the main park of the town of Robles.
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Although the government of Valle del Cauca assures that they have worked in an articulated manner with the institutions, they consider that more forceful actions must be carried out that allow stop attacks on the civilian population.
Meanwhile, Governor Dilian Francisca Toro took the opportunity to reiterate her call to the National Government to provide more support on the issue of security in the department. Furthermore, she reaffirmed her purpose in creating the high mountain battalion in the region.
In some areas the foot force has been increased
Photo:Courtesy Army
Despite the difficult public order situation in the municipality, the president added: “I want to tell citizens that we are going to continue working to have territorial control in a work articulated with Army, Police, Prosecutor’s Office“We are not going to let ourselves be defeated and we are going to recover peace of mind for the community.”
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“For example, there are still more flight hours left for the Air Force and that is very important to ensure that the Army and Police can advance their offensive against armed groups. So, it takes a lot more logistics“said Governor Dilian Francisca Toro.
Only material damage occurred after the attack in Robles.
Photo:Particular
He assured that he is waiting for “another 200 soldiers who are owing us from the Pichincha battalion, so we do need more support from the National Government to recover security in the Valley. And I take this opportunity to say that we are going to build the High Mountain Battalion in Villa Colombia“It is a priority of ours, we are already in that process,” said the president.
Junín Police Station, with a new face
In her purpose to strengthen security in the department, Governor Dilian Francisca Toro, delivered the renovated Police Station of the Junín neighborhood, located in commune 9 of Cali.
“We have just handed over to the Police this completely remodeled station, where the police officers who arrive to work on security for COP16 will be. This will improve the hosting and security capabilities“It is a very worthy place for them,” added Toro.
The uniformed officers will ensure security against the presence of dissidents.
Photo:National Army
He also highlighted that this police complex has the capacity to house more than 200 police officers. In addition, the armorial was restored and updated with armor to store weapons.
“Governor Dilian Francisca Toro has given us the newly remodeled Police Station in Junín, this work is framed in the Dignity plan of the National Policewhich seeks to improve the well-being of our police officers,” said Colonel Carlos Oviedo, commander of the Cali Metropolitan Police.
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