Rwanda National Police

Bugesera: Over 3000 liters of illicit brew seized

Over 3000 litres of illicit were seized in an operation against drugs in Bugesera District. The substances known in the area as karidazoke were seized on November 11, in Rwarusaku Village of Kibenga Cell, Mayange Sector.Chief Inspector of Police  (CIP) Theobald Kanamugire, the Police spokesperson for the Eastern region, said the substances were recovered from two illegal distilleries. Read more

Motorcyclist arrested for attempting to bribe Police officer

A commercial motorcyclist was arrested on November 12, in Kibungo Sector, Ngoma District for allegedly attempting to bribe a Police officer.The suspect identified as Patrick Tumukunde had tried to give a bribe of Rwf20, 000 to a traffic Police officer after he was caught violating traffic rules and regulations, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Theobald Kanamugire, the Police spokesperson for the Eastern region, said. Read more

Miners urged to take precaution in this rainy season

Rwanda National Police (RNP) has called upon miners to be “extremely cautious” in this rainy season to prevent disasters and loss of lives.The call follows various incidents where mining concessions have been weakened by heavy downpour leading to the collapse of cliffs and causing fatalities. Read more

Rwamagana: Religious leaders called to reinforce human security activities

Clerics in Rwamagana District have been called upon to reinforce human security activities and preach against criminality.The call was made on November 13, during a meeting that brought together religious leaders, local leaders and security organs. Read more

Nyarugenge: 13 arrested in operation against electronics theft

At least 13 people said to be part of the ring that breaks into houses targeting especially electronics, were arrested in a Police operation conducted on November 14, in Nyarugenge District. Chief Inspector of Police  (CIP) Emmanuel Kayigi, the Police spokesperson for the City of Kigali, said that the "suspects also include people running black electronics market and dealing in assorted stolen items." Read more

[PHOTOS]: How Police marine is saving fish stocks on Lake Kivu

At a glance from a vantage point of Rushyagara Village, on the hill overlooking this vast clear water body in Rubona Cell in Nyamyumba Sector, the waters of Lake Kivu are calm.Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest water body, giving life to species of fish and other marine life and economically improving the lives of people who live around it. Read more

Rusizi: Commercial motorcyclists reminded to respect traffic rules

Commercial motorcyclists in Rusizi District were on November 15, reminded to respect traffic rules and regulations to save their rules but also ensure the safety of other road users.While speaking to about 160 motorcyclists in Kamembe Sector, the District Police Commander (DPC), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Athanase Ruganintwari told them that their reckless use of road continue to cause accidents and loss of lives. Read more