Rwanda National Police

A delegation of ten officials from the East African Community (EAC)’s Secretariat visited Rwanda National Police on December 8 and commended the Force for its exemplary and professional work ethics in maintaining law and order.

The team led by Didacus Kaguta from Uganda was received at the force’s headquarters in Kacyiru by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Emmanuel K. Gasana, who briefed them on the force’s achievements since its existence 14 years ago and its strategies for the future.

IGP Gasana told the delegates that Police’s success is hinged on the establishment of core and strategic foundations like the Isange One Stop Centers which caters to victims of gender-based-violence, Community Policing Committees (CPCs), as well as partnerships with various local and international law enforcement influenced the success.

He reiterated the need to have a harmonized model for the region to effectively deal with cross-border crimes including human trafficking, terrorism, drug abuse and gender-based-violence.

“Our focal duty is to make sure our people are not trafficked and prevent  our youth from being wasted. There is need for an upfront and deep-down approach to effectively deal with security challenges," he added.

“I also must mention that we must come together to fight drug abuse which has mostly affected the youth of the region, who are our future and human capital necessary for our advancement of our countries.”

Head of delegation, Kaguta, saluted the force’s work, particularly in how it has managed to avert the scourge of human trafficking and drug abuse, adding that neighboring nations can learn some working practices from Rwanda.

“It is hard for criminals, drug dealers, among others, to conduct their evildoings in Rwanda or use its territory as transit because they know it is very difficult. EAC member states have to share such good experiences to effectively combat cross-border crimes and bring those involved to book” he said

He also called for police forces in the region to open up relationship links with border communities in order for the residents to trust them with timely information about crimes in the areas.