English
Kinyarwanda
Police officers attached to Rwanda National Police (RNP) Headquarters in Kacyiru joined hundreds of residents of Kibaza and Kamutwa cells to participate in the monthly community service, locally known as Umuganda.
During umuganda officers joined the residents from the two cells to clear bushes and slash over grown shrubs, as well as clear clogged trenches, in a bid to improve the overall environment of the areas.
The officers were led by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, DCGP Juvenal Marizamunda, while the event was also joined by local leaders.
After the exercise, residents gathered around for communal discussions, where DIGP Marizamunda commended them for maintaining a positive attitude towards working together for the country’s development – and urged them to continue cooperating with police to overcome threats to peace and stability.
“Rwandans are well-known for embracing home-grown solutions like Umuganda to address their own challenges, and today’s togetherness is a sign that working together is the best way to achieve our national goals,” DIGP Marizamunda said.
“We have to continue this partnership and overcome individuals and groups of criminals that seek to undermine security. Through sharing of timely information with law enforcers at all times, residents play their role in ensuring that their communities are safer and criminals are apprehended.”
DIGP Marizamunda also urged the officers increase their interaction with residents and discuss challenges and solutions to community, as well as promote community policing to prevent and fight illegal and criminal activities.
The Executive Secretary of Kacyiru Sector, Patricie Murekatete, commended police for opening up to residents and for being available whenever needed to solve issues related to law and order.
She also called on residents to respect the law at all times and report suspicious acts in society in order to safeguard their safety and ensure security.
