Western Bahr el Ghazal state graduated the first batch of 220 newly recruited police on 7 April, following a six-month training course at Wau Police Training Centre.

Western Bahr el Ghazal state graduated the first batch of 220 newly recruited police on 7 April, following a six-month training course at Wau Police Training Centre.

Speaking at the event, State Governor G. Mark Nyipouch Ubong said, "As a member of the police forces and custodians of the law, you must respect the rights....... and dignity of your people where ever you are assigned."

Southern Sudan Inspector General of Police, Lt. Gen. Makuei Deng Majuch urged the new policemen and women to protect people's lives and property. "The people expect a lot from you.....and you should demonstrate your duty professionally.... and with neutrality."

During the course, UN Police presented lectures on criminal investigation, community policing, rule of law and human rights, arrest of criminals, psychology of police and other matters.

Major Redentor Agcio, Acting Training Coordinator of Wau UN Police, said the new police graduates would take another week-long course on criminal investigation and community policing organized by UN Police prior to deployment throughout the state.