NW region

Big Babanki to host new police training college
A new Police Training Centre will soon go operational in Kedjom-Keku (Big Babanki) in Mezam Division of the NW regionl. The disclosure was made on 25 September 2015, in Bamenda by the Delegate General for National Security DGSN, Martin Mbarga Nguele.
    He was speaking while wearing new epaulettes to some three police officers. The officers had demonstrated exemplary bravery against some suspected terrorists, who were planning to disrupt the celebration of the National Day in Bamenda on 20 May 2015. The suspected terrorists were found in possession of guns and explosives.
    According to Martin Mbarga Nguele, the new police college is already near completion. The DGSN said the centre would have since gone operational if not for delays in completing the buildings to house the school.
    Though the DGSN failed to give a precise deadline when the police college will receive its first batch of recruits, he however disclosed that the school’s dormitories and conference hall have already been completed.

    Once operational, the college is going to assist the police training colleges of Mutengene and Yaounde in the training of the country’s law enforcement officers.
    Meanwhile, the DGSN told the three police officers that their new epaulettes were awarded them by Head of State, Paul Biya. He said Paul Biya was particularly happy and satisfied with their bravery.
    Martin Mbarga Nguele used the occasion to exhort other security officers to emulate the good example of their three colleagues.
    Prescribing proximity policing as a means towards preempting terrorist activities, the DGSN enjoined the population to also collaborate with the police by reporting suspected individuals.
    Other meritorious police officers were also awarded distinctions during the ceremony.
    Conspicuously present on the occasion was SDF National Chairman, John Fru Ndi, who was flanked by the NW Governor and his Etat-Major.