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Police honours pledge to Kamonyi orchestraRwanda National Police (RNP), yesterday, handed over clothes and shoes to Iryamukuru a musical band in Kamonyi District, for their outstanding contribution to ensuring safety and security.
The pledge was handed over by Commissioner of Police (CP) Emmanuel Butera, commissioner for perations and Public Order, on behalf of Rwanda National Police.
This was shortly after Umuganda in which about 5000 Kamonyi residents participated
The two pairs of clothes and a pair of shoes for each of the members of the music group, is worth Rwf400, 000.
The band uniform was pledged during the Police Week in June as a gesture of appreciation for their community policing partnership with the police to raise awareness against crime through their music.
Iryamukuru entertaining residents of Kamonyi shortly after umuganda.
Like many other musical groups, artistes and poets, who have been awarded for using their talents to sensitise the public to fight and prevent crimes, Iryamukuru has also released various songs related to community policing and calling upon Rwandans to play a central role in promoting safety by partnering with security organs through timely information sharing on wrongdoers, and harnessing the ideals of neighbourhood watch.
Commissioner of Police (CP) Emmanuel Butera commended the role of the public in fighting and preventing crimes, and urged them to enhance this partnership and report anything unlawful including drug dealers, GBV, corruption, and child abuse among others.
"There is no going back; Rwanda has taken the path where everyone is empowered to ensure safety and security, and to enjoy peaceful environment while engaging in development activities," CP Butera said.
