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The Rwanda National Police calls upon parents and guardians to stop and keep children away from water bodies like lakes, rivers and streams to avoid likely disasters.
The call follows the Tuesday incident in Karongi district where a 15-year old boy drowned in Lake Kivu while swimming.
Chief Supt. Francis Gahima, Western region Police Spokesperson said body was retrieved and taken to Kibuye Hospital for post-mortem.
He said some parents don’t follow the deeds and whereabouts of their children, which results into such disasters.
“Such disasters are due to the carelessness of parents and guardians because at times they don’t stop children from playing around or swimming in these dangerous places and even send them to fetch water,” Chief Supt. Gahima observed.
“Children need constant parental attention. They should not be abandoned or allowed to play around water bodies including swimming pools without being watched,” he added.
He also appealed to members of the public to also act responsibly and always chase children from such dangerous places.
