Facing a coordinated attack by armed groups in the Pool department, President Denis Sassou Nguesso ordered an immediate and firm response to restore order. On January 11, elements associated with the “ninjas” attempted to paralyze the national economy by blocking the N1 road, a vital artery connecting Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire. In line with the President’s directive, which makes the security of citizens and the protection of infrastructure an absolute priority, law enforcement was rapidly deployed. Within days, traffic was restored under police escort, demonstrating the state’s capacity, under the authority of the Head of State, to ensure free movement and economic stability despite attempts at destabilization.