The National School of Police Sub-Officiers in Tchibanga, Gabon, recently held a ceremony to mark the graduation of 78 police trainees. The event took place in the school's courtyard and was attended by the Minister of Interior, Security, and Decentralization, Adrien Nguema Mba, and other high-ranking officials. The graduation marks a significant milestone for the school, which has been revived since its closure in 1988.
The school, which was first established in 1977 under the authority of General Jean-Boniface Assélé, has a long history of training police officers in essential specialties such as combat section chiefs, intervention drivers, motorcyclists, and radio operators. After being closed for decades, the school was rehabilitated in 2023, following the "Coup de la Libération," and now has a capacity to accommodate 150 trainees.
The 78 graduates, who have completed either the Brevet de capacité technique (BCT) or Certificat d'aptitude technique (CAT) programs, are the first batch of trainees to graduate since the school's revival. They have contributed to reopening a glorious chapter in the school's history since their incorporation on April 14, 2026. The Minister of Interior urged the new police officers to remain faithful to the fundamental values of the police institution.
The Minister of Interior, Adrien Nguema Mba, emphasized that the police officers will face evolving security challenges, increasing population expectations, and complex threats. He encouraged them to demonstrate honor, loyalty, discipline, and a high sense of duty at all times. The school's location in the Nyanga province, a border region, makes it a crucial institution for preparing forces to address security challenges related to border surveillance and territory protection.
The National School of Police Sub-Officiers in Tchibanga is now a hub for police training in Gabon and the sub-region. The school's revival is part of a broader effort to strengthen the country's security infrastructure. The graduation ceremony marks a significant step towards achieving this goal.
The police trainees have undergone rigorous training to prepare them for their roles in maintaining law and order in Gabon. The school's curriculum includes a range of essential subjects, such as combat techniques, first aid, and communication skills. The graduates are expected to play a critical role in addressing security challenges in the region.
The graduation of the 78 police trainees is a significant achievement for the National School of Police Sub-Officiers in Tchibanga and the Gabonese government. The event marks a new chapter in the school's history and demonstrates the country's commitment to strengthening its security institutions.
Key points
- The National School of Police Sub-Officiers in Tchibanga has graduated 78 police trainees, marking a significant milestone in the school's revival.
- The school was rehabilitated in 2023 and now has a capacity to accommodate 150 trainees.
- The graduates will play a critical role in addressing security challenges in the region.
