Rwanda National Police

PEACEKEEPING: IGP Munyuza briefs Police officers ahead of South Sudan rotation

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza, on Thursday, October 8, reminded 176 deployed under the UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), to put the "Rwandan spirit" ahead in their peacekeeping duties. 

The officers under Formed Police Unit Two (FPU-2) contingent are commanded by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Carlos Kabayiza.

At least 20 percent of the contingent set to be deployed, are women.

The pre-deployment briefing held at Police Training School (PTS) in Gishari was conducted under strict COVID-19 prevention measures such as social distancing, wearing facemask and washing hands.

IGP Munyuza reminded the officers that being a Rwandan supersedes their individual names, ranks and the unit as it guides them on what they stand for in any national duty. Read more

PEACEKEEPING: Rwandan Police peacekeepers in South Sudan decorated

At least 159 officers under Rwanda Formed Police Unit - Three (RWAFPU-3) serving in the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), were on Friday, October 9, decorated with 'UN Service Medal' in recognition of their professional contribution to international peace.

The medal parade held at the RWAFPU-3 base camp in the capital Juba, was presided over by the UNMISS Police Commissioner, Madam Unaisi Lutu Vaniwaqa.

The event, which was conducted in consideration of the recommended preventive measures against COVID-19, was also graced by host government authorities and other UN officials. Read more

PEACEKEEPING: Formed Police Unit contingent returns home from South Sudan mission

At least 141 Police officers, who are part of Rwanda Formed Police Unit - Two (RWAFPU-2) arrived home safely on Friday, October 9, after a successful tour-of-duty under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

The officers, who came back home aboard the national carrier, RwandAir, were received at Kigali International Airport by Commissioner of Police (CP) John Bosco Kabera, Commissioner for Public Relations and Media, on behalf of Rwanda National Police (RNP) leadership. Read more

UNMISS: Rwandan Police peacekeepers train local security personnel on administering First Aid

The medical team under Rwanda Formed Police Unit Three (RWAFPU-3) has started training and equipping the local Police with First Aid skills.

On Wednesday, October 7, Rwandan Police medical doctors led by RWAFPU-3 contingent commander, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jackline Urujeni trained 32 South Sudan Police officers on First Aid and response to emergency cases.

The basic training held at Juba Grand Hotel also included personnel from community policing and reform pillars.

The theory and practical session held under the theme 'Public Order Management in relation to human rights' focused on responding to breathing difficulties, bleeding and fractures. Read more

Kayonza man arrested with counterfeit US$4,700

Police in Murama Sector of Kayonza District arrested one Dickson Musafiri, 30, with counterfeit money amounting to US$4700.

Musafiri was arrested with the fake dollar bills on Thursday, October 8.

The Police spokesperson for the Eastern region, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Hamdun Twizeyimana said Musafiri's arrest was a result of credible information from community policing partners. Read more