Army General Saïd Chengriha, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, presided over the official installation ceremony of General-Major Ali Sidane as the new head of the National Gendarmerie this Thursday. General-Major Sidane, who previously served as commander of the 1st Military Region, succeeds General-Major Saïd Ahmed Bouremana. During the event, the Chief of Staff urged all personnel to adhere strictly to the directives of their new commander and remain faithful to the nation's values. He emphasized that building public trust is critical for operational success. Furthermore, he commended the Gendarmerie for their efforts in border security, counter-terrorism, and crime prevention. General Chengriha concluded by calling for heightened professionalism, urging leaders to focus on the training and welfare of their subordinates to ensure readiness for any mission.