President Sisi makes unexpected visit to Nasr City 1 Police Station

CAIRO – 9 April 2023: President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi made an unexpected visit to Nasr City 1 Police Station at the sunset, on Sunday, and had the breakfast with police personnel at the station, said Presidential Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy.

President Sisi was reassured about work and the quality of services provided, Fahmy added, noting that the President talked with officers, individuals and citizens.

 “Today, I was pleased with my visit to the 1st police station of Nasr City. I was proud of what I have seen of the discipline and commitment practiced by [its] officers and personnel […]. A tribute and greetings to the Egyptian policemen, who exert effort to serve citizens and maintain the security and stability of the homeland,” said President Sisi in a post on Facebook.

He also learned about the latest electronic systems that are used there. He also saw the e-referral of criminal cases to Public Prosecution.

To celebrate the 71st anniversary of the Egyptian Police Day, which fall on January 25, President Sisi honored names of some police martyrs, who will be awarded the Order of the Republic in recognition of their great sacrifices for the sake of the country. The honor celebration was held on January 23, 2023.

Police Day commemorates resistance by Egyptian police to British occupation forces in Ismailia in 1952, which resulted in the death of dozens of police officers