Warrap police step up training ahead of South Sudan elections
By Wek Atak
Police in Warrap State are undergoing intensive training ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 elections, as authorities seek to strengthen security, professionalism and public confidence in the electoral process.
More than 5,000 police personnel from training centers across the state are participating in the exercises. Nearly 3,000 officers are undergoing training in Kuajok, while parallel programs are being conducted across Warrap’s six counties.
The training is being implemented under the Ministry of Interior and the National Police Service as part of broader efforts to prepare security personnel to maintain order and protect voters before, during and after the elections.
Warrap State Police Commissioner James Monday Enoka is overseeing the implementation of the training in the state, with an emphasis on discipline, professionalism and operational readiness.
State Minister of Information William Wol Mayom, speaking on behalf of Gov. Bol Wek Agoth, said a professional police force is essential to maintaining public trust during the electoral period.
“A professional police service is essential to building public confidence, strengthening the rule of law and preserving peace across the state,” Mayom said.
State electoral officials say Warrap has more than 800 designated voting centers. Police will be deployed to help maintain order, prevent intimidation and provide a safe environment for voters to exercise their democratic rights.
The trainees come from diverse educational backgrounds, including primary and secondary school graduates as well as university degree holders.
The initiative forms part of institutional reforms led by the Ministry of Interior under National Minister Lt. Gen. Aleu Ayieny Aleu and the leadership of the National Police Service.
Authorities say the training is intended to enhance the capacity of police personnel to respond professionally to security challenges while supporting a peaceful and credible electoral process.
