Commissioner Hermitte Strengthens Regional Policing Ties During Official Visit to Rwanda

VICTORIA, Seychelles Commissioner of Police Godfra Hermitte is currently on an official visit to Rwanda, actively engaging in initiatives to strengthen regional policing cooperation and capacity building as part of Seychelles leadership of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation.

As part of his mission, the Commissioner yesterday participated in the graduation ceremony of Rwanda first-ever Cadet Officers Course, a milestone in police training and development. Nine officers from the Seychelles Police Force were among the graduates. Today, another group of specialised officers will graduate in a separate field, further enhancing the technical capabilities of the force.

Key focus areas of the visit include strengthening Seychelles role in the chairmanship of EAPCCO, expanding training opportunities and exchange programmes, enhancing police capabilities and operational effectiveness, promoting community policing initiatives and encouraging youth involvement in crime detection and prevention.

This visit underscores the Seychelles Police Force commitment to professional development, regional collaboration and modern policing strategies. The engagement supports Seychelles foreign policy objective of deepening cooperation with African partners through shared security initiatives.

The cooperation with Rwanda represents a significant dimension of Seychelles diplomatic engagement in East Africa, demonstrating commitment to regional security frameworks and professional law enforcement standards across the continent.

The accompanying photos showed Commissioner Hermitte in various engagements with Rwandan police officials and graduates during the ceremonies.