Cameroon Gendarmerie Welcomes 1197 New Sous-Officiers

The Gendarmerie nationale in Cameroon has welcomed 1197 new sous-officiers who completed their training at Camp Yeyap in Yaoundé. The ceremony, which took place on November 6, 2026, was attended by family members, friends, and close relatives of the graduands. The event marked the end of their training, which aimed to equip them with the necessary skills to assume command responsibilities and participate effectively in various Gendarmerie missions.

The graduands were part of two promotions, the 43rd and 16th stages of the Certificat d’aptitude technique n°2 (CAT2). The first promotion, which began on June 6, 2026, consisted of 995 trainees, including 778 men and 217 women. Unfortunately, the training was marred by one death, two cases of desertion, and five dismissals due to indiscipline. The second promotion, which started on September 13, 2026, at the Centre de perfectionnement aux techniques de maintien de l’ordre d’Awae, comprised 210 trainees from diverse backgrounds.

The training, which lasted for 56 days, focused on enhancing the competencies of the gendarmes to enable them to assume command responsibilities and participate effectively in various Gendarmerie missions. The trainees were drawn from various fields, including counter-terrorism, health, information and communication systems maintenance, prison administration, woodwork, and music. The Gendarmerie nationale aims to strengthen its capabilities by integrating these new sous-officiers into its operations.

The graduation ceremony was held at the Commandement des écoles et centres d’instruction de la Gendarmerie nationale (Cecig) at Camp Yeyap. The event was well-attended, with families and friends showing their support for the graduands. The new sous-officiers are expected to play a crucial role in the Gendarmerie’s efforts to maintain law and order in Cameroon.

The Gendarmerie nationale plays a vital role in maintaining security and stability in Cameroon. The integration of these new sous-officiers is expected to boost the organization’s capabilities in addressing various security challenges. The training program was designed to equip the graduands with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.

The graduation of the 1197 new sous-officiers marks a significant milestone for the Gendarmerie nationale. The organization has been working to enhance its capabilities and respond to emerging security challenges in the region. The new recruits will be deployed to various parts of the country to support the Gendarmerie’s operations.

The Gendarmerie nationale has assured the public of its commitment to maintaining security and stability in Cameroon. The organization has been working closely with other security agencies to address various security challenges in the region. The graduation of the new sous-officiers is a significant step towards achieving this goal.

Key points

• 1197 new sous-officiers have graduated from the Gendarmerie nationale training program at Camp Yeyap in Yaoundé.