The Gendarmerie Nationale are under the Niger Armed Forces and report to the Ministry of Defense.

Following the creation of the Republic of Niger and in anticipation of its independence, the Gendarmerie Nationale began transferring leadership to Nigerien officers.

The goal of this brigade is to ensure safety of people and resources on the river and to prevent trafficking in any nature that might contribute to the regional conflicts.

The Fluvial Brigade of the Gendarmerie Nationale was created in 2008 and equipped with three patrol boats acquired from France.

[9] This brigade works closely with custom services to address fluvial and riverine trafficking on the Niger river.