The first candidate in Yaounde was who hails from the Mbam and Ekim Division finished the 20km race with a sand load of 20kg in one hour fifty three seconds and was privilege to be dressed by Minister Beti Assomo Joseph. The preselection race of 20km took place in an ambiance of euphoria and lamentation as those who succeeded to grasp a Jessy were overwhelmed with joy why those who couldn’t make it are crying out their eyes.

Close to 3700 candidates deposited their documents and close to 2700 candidates were declared medically fit after the preliminary medical tests. Consisting of auditory, vision, high blood pressure and physical medical examination by the different military doctors present.

This gave way for the preselection resistant race, which was not easy to manage by the commissions due to the total number of candidates selected compared to Ebolowa.

The candidates have finished the 10 km race without load and are busy writing the psycho technical test, taking place in one of the annex stadium at Olembe.

The 700 candidates preselected in Yaounde will on Sunday and Monday continue with the rest of their physical exercises consisting of push ups, stretch ups, seat ups and rope climbing not leaving out the in-depth medical tests. While the first vague of the GP BIR Special Recruitment Committee will be heading for Maroua the regional headquarters of the Far North Region.