By Ngor Deng Matem
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has officially launched the training of 3,000 police personnel in Aweil town as part of efforts to strengthen security and public safety across the state.
The training launch was witnessed by Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Charles Madut Akol, who urged the recruits and trainers to uphold discipline, professionalism, and patriotism throughout the training and in their future service.
Governor Charles said the completion of the training would help strengthen the country’s capacity to provide security during the upcoming December 22 general elections.
He said a professional and disciplined police force would play an important role in maintaining public order, protecting voters and electoral officials, securing polling centres and preventing crime during the electoral process.
The governor encouraged the recruits to take the training seriously and prepare themselves for the responsibilities that come with serving the public.
State Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Gabriel Guet Padiet said the newly recruited personnel would contribute significantly to improving security and protecting communities across Northern Bahr el Ghazal.
Addressing the recruits during the opening of the training, Maj. Gen. Guet said the personnel would be deployed to different counties across the state after completing their training.
“These police personnel will help improve the security of our state. They will help in the protection and safety of our population. They will be deployed in the counties to help in combating and preventing crimes,” he said.
The commissioner said the deployment of the trained personnel would strengthen the presence of police in communities and improve efforts to prevent and respond to criminal activities.
The training is expected to enhance the capacity of the state police to prevent and combat crime while improving the protection and safety of the population.
The recruitment and training of the personnel come as South Sudan prepares for the December 22, 2026 elections, with security institutions expected to play a key role in ensuring a peaceful electoral process.