Kiir urges new police graduates to shun corruption

[Elisabeth Janaina]

Kiir urges new police graduates to shun corruption



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(21st May, 2013) - More than three hundred and seventy immigration and
Passport Police officers have graduated in Juba.

The officers, who include 41 females underwent six months of intensive
training at Rajaf Police academy in Juba.

While officiating at the graduation ceremony at the Juba Football
stadium, President Salva Kiir Mayardit cautioned the officers to
portray a good image because they will be the first contact with South
Sudan.

“Present a positive image of South Sudan. You will be required to work
closely with custom officers to provide an efficient flow of both
goods and people to our border.

President Kiir also warned them against corruption.

“This is also an area where opportunities for corruption are presented
to you. Don’t take what we don’t deserve. You take what is supposed to
be collected from that person. This is going to be your work.”

Meanwhile the Minister of Interior Alison Magaya added words of
encouragement for the graduating class.

“We have done our part by giving you the training you needed to be
successful at your career and now it is your time to live up to the
expectation of the people of South Sudan. To serve our citizens
honestly and all those who will be coming to South Sudan, they should
be treated fairly and with dignity.”