Federal Police Committed to Building Police Force that Fits Ethiopia under Transformation, Says Commissioner General

Addis Ababa, May 4, 2025 (ENA) --- The Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP) is committed to building a police force that fulfills the aspiration of Ethiopia which  is under rapid transformation, Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael said.

The 116th anniversary of the Ethiopian Police was commemorated in Addis Ababa graced by the 5th Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO) Sports Competition, drawing police athletes from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Djibouti.

The dinner reception was hosted by Ethiopian Federal Police last night at Sheraton Addis Hotel in connection with the successful conclusion of the 5th EAPCCO Games which was underway in Addis Ababa from April 27 to May 3.

Speaking at the occasion, the Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General, Demelash Gebremichael lauded the participants of the fifth edition EAOCCO games, lauding that it was successful.

Attended by participants of the fifth edition EAOCCO games, officials, staff members of EPA and invited guests.

He added that such type of event is of paramount importance for enhancing collaboration and fruitful cooperation.

Recall that the Ethiopian Federal Police is one of the oldest police institutions in Africa, Demelash noted that significant security sector reform has been carried out over the last seven years.

He reaffirmed his organization's commitment to building a police force that reflects the 116-year long experience and meets the needs of a country which is under transformation.

Today, the Ethiopian Federal Police stands proud as established institution.