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Officers of Rwanda National Police have urged close to 90 youth inhabited at Kagano Transit Center in Nyamasheke District, to embark on crime prevention.
The transit center houses 92 people, including two women who were picked from the streets for idling and drug consumption.
During a meeting held on Monday August 24, the District Community Liaison Officer, Inspect of Police (IP) Deo Mutabaruka told the youth that the best way they could contribute to personal and national security is to be in good shape and health.
“You cannot be in good shape when you are consuming drugs or any illicit substances. Youth form the future of our country, for us to have a brighter future we must have a population that is health and living a purposeful life,” Mutabaruka said.
He pointed out that several mechanism have been put in place to ensure crime prevention, among them being empowering the public and establishing Community Policing Committees (CPCs) through community policing, and sensitizing Rwandans on crime prevention.
Mutabaruka presented to the youth members of CPCs in Kagano sector and also asked the youth to always report to either the police or any other security organ whenever a crime is committed.
Speaking during the same meeting, the district director in charge of good governance, Adolphe Kanamugire, emphasized that security is a pillar of development and urged the youth to take a lead in ensuring crime prevention.
He expressed appreciation to the police for its continued efforts in crime prevention and urged the youth to consider the lessons acquired seriously.
