Benin: Launch of Preparatory Stages for Bess and State Major Diplomas at the Republican Police

The National Police School in Porto-Novo launched preparatory stages for obtaining the Bess and state major diplomas for security forces on May 14, 2026. Under the patronage of Kokou Brice Allowanou, the director general of the republican police, the ceremony gathered military and academic figures. Commissioner Gilles Yekpe emphasized the importance of these trainings in developing the skills of future senior security officials. The session includes teachings on police strategy and human resources management.