Rwanda National Police

Media practitioners in the country have been called upon to partner with security organs to ensure peaceful parliamentary elections slated for September 16.

Speaking to journalists in Kigali, who included chief editors of various media outlets, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Theos Badege appealed to journalists to always carry their service cards during the electoral process to avoid possible conflicts with officials and security personnel.

Media practitioners attending the training (Photo: RNP Media Center)

“Police and media almost have the same responsibility – to serve the community. It is, therefore, important that we work together to ensure that elections are done in a more secure and peaceful manner,” said ACP Badege.

He further reminded journalists that Rwanda National has the obligation to facilitate people living in Rwanda carry out their routine activities in a manner that complies with the laws.

“We need every Rwandan particularly journalists, to help us so that we achieve set objectives in a professional manner,” he reiterated.