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The Inspector General of Police, Emmanuel K. Gasana concluded his four-day tour of Police District Units (PDU) in the Western Province, with a call to boost national and human security as well as protection of development projects.
During the tour which ended on January 12, IGP Gasana visited DPUs of Rubavu, Ngororero and Nyabihu, Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Rutsiro and Karongi, where he challenged officers to be always guided by discipline, hard work and professionalism.
In his last day of the tour in Karongi, IGP sought continued partnership in crime prevention and under scored the joint efforts needed to follow closely the recent disturbing trend of mismanagement of funds, corruption or embezzlement by some local leaders thus affecting human security schemes.
“The government has invested in rural development, health and hygiene, provided Mutuelle de Santé, 12 Year Basic Education Program, Ubudehe, support to vulnerable, children health feeding and settlement away from high risk zone. However, some leaders engage in mismanagement of these projects and corruption,”
“Police is carrying out investigations countrywide to ensure those leaders involved in corruption or misuse of government resources in the social protection funds are held responsible.”
He also briefed officers on the message that was dedicated to the security forces by H.E President Paul Kagame, where he commended officers’ efforts in maintaining a consistent record of professionalism, discipline and resilience in addressing regional and global security challenges in line with our Nation’s principles, interests and priorities.
“Thanks to your selfless service, many vulnerable families are able to survive the flames of violence and persecution. It is that commitment which makes Rwanda’s Defense and Police Forces stand out among the most reliable partners for global peace and security. Most importantly, serving just causes far from home, saving other people’s lives beyond our borders, remind us who we are as a people. It enshrines the lessons we learned from our own history, and reinforces our sense of purpose and direction,” President Kagame said in his message.
IGP Gasana also met with motorcycle operators in Rusizi district where he pledged Rwf2 million that is expected to help professionalise the business – and in Nyamasheke District, he met local leaders and emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation in human security and crime prevention.
In Karongi district IGP also met motorcycle operators working in 2 associations and urged to form one umbrella and pledged two motorcycles as startup capital to the association.
He also attended a security meeting chaired by Governor of western province, Caritas Mukandasira, where key subjects in community policing were discussed.
Rwanda National Police shares a unique partnership with districts after signing cooperation agreement with each of the 30 districts to partner in various policing and development areas.
