14 police officers adhere for a collective wedding

The celebration took place on Wednesday at hotel de ville in Yaoundé in the presence of the Minproff.

It is with a resounding 'yes' to the Mayor of the town of Yaoundé I, to the rhythm of the fanfare of the Orchestra of the police that 14 couples, officials of national security sealed their unions before witnesses Wednesday in Yaounde.

Among them, a polygamist, Ibrahim Mbombouo and his two wives, who were filled with joy to their ring that put an end to several years of co-habitation.

These 14 officers are pioneers of the collective weddings in their Corps. This took place under the watchful eyes of the Minister for the advancement of women and the family (Minproff), Marie Thérèse Abena Ondoa.

On this occasion, the Mayor of the commune of Yaoundé I welcomed the initiative of these first couple of police officers to enter the history of collective marriages.

For the inspector general Cécile Oyono, representing the delegate-general for national security, this first achievement testifies that the police officer is not trolling. According to her, this commitment is synonymous with insurance and security for their wives and their children.

She urged wives to put into practice the balance between family and work. "The job performance of your husbands is tied to climate that prevails in your homes", she said.

For its part Minproff invited other couples to engage in the path of legality.

From Marie Thérèse, upon thousands of complaints from women, the majority are interested in this body. "Civil marriage is the pledge of stability, security and harmony in families. So this harmony is experienced on a daily basis, couples need to focus on communication and dialogue", she recommended.