A CALL TO THE CAMEROON POLICE FORCE AND GENDARMERIE.

An Open Letter to the Cameroon Gendarmerie and Police Force
Subject: A Call to Honor, Integrity, and Commitment to Service
To the Members of the Cameroon Gendarmerie and Police Force,
As a fellow Cameroonian, writing to you as a citizen and observer with a profound respect for the essential role you play in our society, I am compelled to reach out to you in the spirit of camaraderie and shared responsibility. This letter is not meant to criticize but to encourage a deeper reflection on the values that shape your service to the nation.
The uniforms you wear, adorned with badges of honor, symbolize a sacred trust granted to you by the Cameroonian people. As members of the Gendarmerie and Police Force, you are called to be the protectors of justice, defenders of the vulnerable, and guardians of peace and order. Yet, recent incidents of public distress raise questions that beg for urgent and honest consideration: Have we perhaps deviated from our noble duties by allowing self-interest to overshadow the greater good?
There is a growing sentiment among the public that, rather than serving as a shield of protection, some of our men and women in uniform have become a source of fear and apprehension. Reports of extortion and exploitation have sown seeds of mistrust and frustration among the population, eroding the very foundation of mutual respect and trust on which effective law enforcement rests. Every checkpoint transformed into an opportunity for financial gain undermines the public’s confidence in the integrity of our security institutions.
While we understand the challenges and pressures that may confront you in your duties, let us also remember that integrity in service calls for a higher standard. The positions you hold are temporary; the power that accompanies them is borrowed from the public you serve. One day, each of you will hang up your uniform and resume the life of an ordinary citizen. When that day comes, the respect and goodwill of the people will be the lasting legacy of your service.
Our communities yearn for a Gendarmerie and Police Force that exemplifies honor, respect, and impartial justice. When citizens see officers dedicated to their well-being, it not only ensures peace but fosters unity and pride in our nation. Each time you uphold the law with fairness and integrity, you are not only reinforcing the rule of law; you are strengthening Cameroon’s social fabric and building a future that is safe, secure, and just for all.
I urge each one of you to reflect on the oath you took to serve with honor and courage. Let us not squander the trust placed in our hands, for we bear a responsibility far greater than ourselves—a duty to protect and serve, not to profit from those we are sworn to safeguard.
Let this letter serve as a humble reminder that the power to transform our society lies within each of you. Let us choose the path of honor, leading with compassion and respect for every citizen. Only then will we build a Cameroon where every individual can look upon the Gendarmerie and Police Force with admiration, respect, and unwavering trust.
With my highest respect and earnest hope for our shared future,

KPUEGHE NGOH GREGORY.
Political Science student, University of Bamenda.

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