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Students and teachers of Groupe Scolaire Gisagara A in Gisagara District have been urged to play their role in combating crimes especially those that affect youth development.
The call was made on Friday by the District Police Political and Civic Education Officer (DPCEO) Inspector of Police (IP) Innocent Nshimiyimana while speaking to about 250 students of Groupe Scolaire Gisagara A and their teachers.
IP Nshimiyimana said that Rwanda National Police (RNP) cannot fight crimes alone adding that students and teachers should be community policing agents.
“Students can be good ambassadors, that’s why we continue to engage them in schools and in their various youth forums to ensure that they grow up fearing and fighting crimes," said IP Nshimiyimana.
There are over 2500 anti-crime clubs across the country, majority of which are formed in schools.
In the meeting, students were enlightened on various unlawful acts that involve and affect youth development including narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
He urged them to report drug dealers, focus on education and desist from any malpractices that can shatter their dreams.
The PDCEO further urged them to break silence on abuses they encounter in their homes, communities and other groupings for justice to be served.
IP Nshimiyimana talked about teenage pregnancy, the importance of education and their role in fighting and preventing crimes.
Rwanda National Police (RNP) through its community policing philosophy reaches to different categories of the public sensitising them on crime prevention, especially high impact crimes like Gender based violence, human trafficking, trafficking and consumption of drugs and cyber crimes, among others.
